Development
One of the most recent harvesting technologies to be developed in the Asia-Pacific region during the last 10 years is the 'Logfisher' timber harvester. It has been referred to as the Malaysian version of the Ground Based Mobile Yarder. In July 1999, the operational application of the 'Logfisher' technology and system was undertaken in the Jengai Forest Reserve as an alternative to existing low and reduced impact logging technologies. It has since been widely accepted and acknowledged as an effective and cost efficient alternative to existing low and reduced impact logging technologies like skyline, Mobile Tower Yarder and Helicopter.Block C, Compartment 54, Jengai Forest Reserve, Kumpulan Pengurusan Kayu-Kayan Terengganu Forest Concession, State of Terengganu, Malaysia --July 1999. An operational harvesting trial conducted by Logfisher International Sdn. Bhd. based on the concept of RIL planning principles and guidelines for Sustainable Managed Forest.