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		Wood Harvesting with Hand Tools - An Illustrated Training Manual (ILO, 1989, 128 p.)
			(introduction...)
			INTRODUCTION
			BASIC WORK AND MAINTENANCE TOOLS
			AXES
			BOW SAWS
			CROSS-CUT SAWS
			THE WORKER
			TREE FELLING
			RELEASING LODGED TREES
			DEBRANCHING AND DEBARKING
			CROSS-CUTTING
			CUTTING WINDFALLS
			WOOD SPLITTING
			WOOD HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
			STACKING AND STORING OF WOOD
			PIT-SAWING
			TRAINING IN WOOD HARVESTING
			OTHER ILO PUBLICATIONS
			BACK COVER

STACKING AND STORING OF WOOD

Proper stacking of wood at the roadside prior to transport aids seasoning, reduces weight and provides protection against deterioration. Stacking should if possible be done on the higher side of the road embankment if this facilitates loading (1).

Logs and poles should be placed on supports (1a) and be easily accessible for loading.

Short wood is usually piled in stacks which also require supports (2a). The stacks should be firmly secured by one or more stakes (2b).

Small-sized material used for fuel can be bundled prior to stacking and is thus more easily handled and marketed (3).

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