The lumber machine is impressive. A monster. I had no idea how felling is done in the 21st century and that is what Roland does. To an english guy of a certain age, memories of Thunderbirds and the rescue of the mighty side winder come to mind. This one has one huge arm to grab trees. If I understand correctly, having grabbed the first one the hand sends information to the computer in the cab. Internet info is provided to the operator on market needs and preferences for logging. Then the side winder can start felling. 800 trees a day !!! Hells bells.
Only 1% of the forest is natural. Almost all of it is planted for timber. If I understand correctly fir (tree) means timber and implies building. Fir are timber trees. These are spruce no surprise. There is work as well as timber in these forests.
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