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Practical learning in the forest
© Ulrich Wasem (WSL)

Forest history

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The history and future of the forests at the upper timberline

The high Alpine valley of Avers offers an impressive illustration of just how climate change and changes in management can shape and alter the appearance of alpine landscapes.

The trade in “Holländer” logs

Long forgotten today, the timber trade with the Netherlands was once a key segment in the German forestry industry. The demand was so significant for so long that the term “Holländer” continued to be used for strong roundwood timber even when timber was no longer being rafted to the Netherlands.

The History of the Chainsaw

The first chainsaws were developed in the 1920's. The development of the motorised saw led to an increase in timber production comparable to that which occurred when the non motorised saw took the place of the axe.

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