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To investigate the operational productivity and soil impacts of different harvesting systems in a poplar-based silvoarable system.

April 5, 2026Agroforestry SystemsOpen Access

Harvesting of poplar clones in a silvoarable system: insights from an experimental case study in Italy

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Experimental study compares mechanized harvesting systems for poplar in silvoarable setups, suggesting efficiency gains.

To investigate the operational productivity and soil impacts of different harvesting systems in a poplar-based silvoarable system.
Compared semi-mechanized and fully mechanized harvesting systems
Conducted time motion studies to assess productivity
Used UAV photogrammetry for aerial evaluations
Performed field surveys for soil response analysis
Fully mechanized harvesting system showed higher productivity
Soil impacts were limited to the top 0–30 cm layer with moderate compaction
Bulk density values remained below critical thresholds for root growth

Marzio et al. (2026) studied this question.

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