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3.2 Environmental considerations during off-
road operations
3.2.1 Tips and advice for off-road operations
There are many ways to influence the impact off-road
operations can have on the environment. Good planning is
a basic requirement toward reducing the environmental
impact of forwarding operations, as well as other forestry
measures. Development of both small and large scale
working methods and new technical solutions can help
reduce the environmental impact of operating in forests.
How to conduct off-road operations:
1. In planning your route, pay attention to ground,
water, ancient monuments and other cultural
monuments.
2. Do not operate in waterways, on the edge of lakes,
in water springs or wetlands. Avoid operating
directly in conservation areas and do not drive
windblown and dead trees.
3. Reduce ground damage near waterways by:
• Operating as far away from the water as possible.
• Reinforce the ground where operation is necessary
and where there may be a risk of damage.
• Take advantage of the crane's reach and pile the
timber away from waterways. This is also the case
when it comes to cultural and ancient monuments.
4. Crossing waterways and dikes: Avoid operating over
waterways if possible. Consider whether extending the
road and building a permanent bridge over the
waterway might be a good idea.
Waterways: If a crossing is unavoidable, this should
be done at the most appropriate crossing point using
technical aids (portable bridges, timber mats, wooden
bridges or similar depending on the size and nature of
the waterway), preferably without the machine coming
into contact with water. The bridge entry and exit
ground is protected, for instance, by timber mats,
corduroy bridges and branches. Laying timber and
branches in waterways should not be the first option
when it comes to technical aids.
Functional dike systems (does not apply to
straightened parts of natural waterways, as these
are part of the natural waterway):
The easiest way to
avoid damage is, for example, to use portable bridges.
It is important that the edges are stable or reinforced to
avoid damage that causes sludge release. Timber is
only used in exceptional cases to construct a crossing
over ditches and it must always be removed afterwards
to avoid clogging the waterway. Damage to dike
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