Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles

• Lyons CK., Borz SA., Harvey C., Ramantswana M., Sakai H. and Visser R. (2023) Forest roads: regional perspectives from around the world. International Journal of Forest Engineering http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2022.2160916.

• Visser R., Harrill H., Obi OF. and Holmes L. (2023) Operational Analysis of Grapple Yarding in New Zealand: A Case Study of Three Mechanized Harvesting Operations. Forests 14(2) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14020190.

• Visser RM. and Spinelli R. (2023) Benefits and Limitations of Winch-Assist Technology for Skidding Operations. Forests 14(2) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14020296.

• Cook EB., Bolding MC., Visser R., Barrett SM. and O’Neal BS. (2022) Assessing the characteristics and supporting factors that lead to logging machine value loss in the Southeastern United States. International Journal of Forest Engineering 33(1): 33-42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2021.1971145.

• Harvey C. and Visser R. (2022) Characterisation of harvest residues on New Zealand’s steepland plantation cutovers. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 52 http://dx.doi.org/10.33494/nzjfs522022x174x.

• Ottaviani Aalmo G., Spinelli R., Magagnotti N. and Visser R. (2022) Quantitative and qualitative workload assessment in steep terrain forest operations: fostering a safer work environment through yarder automation. Ergonomics http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2022.2123562.

• Best T., Visser R. and Conradson D. (2021) Stress, psychosocial factors and the new zealand forest industry workforce: seeing past the risk of harm to the potential for individual and organisational wellbeing. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 51 http://dx.doi.org/10.33494/NZJFS512021X93X.

• Cawood S., Best T. and Visser R. (2021) Emergence of psychosocial considerations for improving safety in the New Zealand forest industry. NZ Journal of Forestry Vol. 66(No. 2): 16-26.

• Gallo R., Visser R. and Mazzetto F. (2021) Developing an automated monitoring system for cable yarding systems. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 42(2): 213-225. http://dx.doi.org/10.5552/crojfe.2021.768.

• Obi OF. and Visser R. (2021) Estimating the influence of extraction method and processing location on forest harvesting efficiency - A categorical DEA approach. European Journal of Forest Engineering 6(2): 60-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.33904/ejfe.722822.

• Spinelli R., Magagnotti N., Cosola G., Grigolato S., Marchi L., Proto AR., Labelle ER., Visser R. and Erber G. (2021) Skyline tension and dynamic loading for cable yarding comparing conventional single-hitch versus horizontal double-hitch suspension carriages. International Journal of Forest Engineering 32(S1): 31-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2021.1909322.

• Spinelli R., Magagnotti N., Cosola G., Labelle E., Visser R. and Erber G. (2021) The effect of yarding technique on yarding productivity and cost: Conventional single-hitch suspension vs. horizontal double-hitch suspension. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 42(3): 369-380. http://dx.doi.org/10.5552/crojfe.2021.886.

• Spinelli R., Magagnotti N., Visser R. and O’Neal B. (2021) A survey of the skidder fleet of Central, Eastern and Southern Europe. European Journal of Forest Research 140(4): 901-911. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10342-021-01374-z.

• Varch T., Erber G., Visser R., Spinelli R., Harrill H. and Stampfer K. (2021) Advances in Cable Yarding: A Review of Recent Developments in Skyline Carriage Technology. Current Forestry Reports 7(4): 181-194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40725-021-00150-x.

• Visser R. and Obi OF. (2021) Automation and robotics in forest harvesting operations: Identifying near-term opportunities. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 42(1): 13-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.5552/crojfe.2021.739.

• Visser R., McDell SL. and Obi OF. (2021) Forest machinery fires: Trends in new zealand forest harvesting sector. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 42(2): 283-290. http://dx.doi.org/10.5552/crojfe.2021.702.

• Holzfeind T., Visser R., Chung W., Holzleitner F. and Erber G. (2020) Development and Benefits of Winch-Assist Harvesting. Current Forestry Reports 6(3): 201-209. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40725-020-00121-8.

• Obi OF. and Visser R. (2020) Productivity measurement of New Zealand forest harvesting sector using the DEA-Malmquist index. International Journal of Forest Engineering 31(3): 224-232. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2020.1770566.

• Spinelli R., Visser R., Magagnotti N., Lombardini C. and Ottaviani G. (2020) The effect of partial automation on the productivity and cost of a mobile tower yarder. Annals of Forest Research 63(2): 3-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.15287/afr.2020.1883.

• Brown K. and Visser R. (2019) Erosion sources and sediment pathways to streams associated with forest harvesting activities in New Zealand. USDA Forest Service - General Technical Report Southern Research Station.

• Harrill H., Visser R. and Raymond K. (2019) New Zealand Cable Logging 2008–2018: a Period of Change. Current Forestry Reports 5(3): 114-123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40725-019-00092-5.

• Kühmaier M., Harrill H., Ghaffariyan MR., Hofer M., Stampfer K., Brown M. and Visser R. (2019) Using conjoint analyses to improve cable yarder design characteristics: An Austrian Yarder case study to advance cost-effective extraction. Forests 10(2) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f10020165.

• Spinelli R., Visser R. and Han HS. (2019) A decade of forest engineering: Achievements and future directions. Forests 10(9) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f10090724.

• Spinelli R., Visser R., Björheden R. and Röser D. (2019) Recovering Energy Biomass in Conventional Forest Operations: a Review of Integrated Harvesting Systems. Current Forestry Reports 5(2): 90-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40725-019-00089-0.

• Marchi E., Chung W., Visser R., Abbas D., Nordfjell T., Mederski PS., McEwan A., Brink M. and Laschi A. (2018) Sustainable Forest Operations (SFO): A new paradigm in a changing world and climate. Science of the Total Environment 634: 1385-1397. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.084.

• Obi OF. and Visser R. (2018) Including exogenous factors in the evaluation of harvesting crew technical efficiency using a multi-step data envelopment analysis procedure. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 39(2): 153-162.

• Proto A., Macri G., Visser R., Harrill H., Russo D. and Zimbalatti G. (2018) Factors affecting forwarder productivity. European Journal of Forest Research 137(2): 143-151. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10342-017-1088-6.

• Proto A., Macri G., Visser RJM., Harrill H., Russo D. and Zimbalatti G. (2018) A Case Study on Productivity of Forwarder Extraction in Small Scale Southern Italian Forests. Small-scale Forestry 17(1): 71-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11842-017-9376-z.

• Proto A., Macri G., Visser RJM., Russo D. and Zimbalatti G. (2018) Comparison of Timber Extraction Productivity between Winch and Grapple Skidding: A Case Study in Southern Italian Forests. Forests 9(2) 61: 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f9020061.

• Brown KR. and Visser R. (2017) A survey of New Zealand farm forest owners who recently harvested. New Zealand Tree Grower 38(3): 7-11.

• Ghaffariyan M., Brown M., Acuna M., Sessions J., Gallagher T., Kuhmaier M., Spinelli R., Visser RJM. and Devlin G. (2017) An international review of the most productive and cost effective forest biomass recovery technologies and supply chains. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 74: 145-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.014.

• Manley B., Morgenroth J., Visser R. and Final year BForSc students. (2017) Quantifying the small-scale owners' estate in Canterbury, Otago and Southland. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 62(3): 24-32.

• Obi F. and Visser RJM. (2017) Influence of the Operating Environment on the Technical Efficiency of Forest Harvesting Operations. International Journal of Forest Engineering 28(3) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2017.1357391.

• Obi OF. and Visser R. (2017) Operational efficiency analysis of New Zealand timber harvesting contractors using data envelopment analysis. International Journal of Forest Engineering 28(2): 85-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2017.1313489.

• Spinelli R., Marchi E., Visser R., Harrill H., Gallo R., Cambi M., Neri F., Lombardini C. and Magagnotti N. (2017) Skyline tension, shock loading, payload and performance for a European cable yarder using two different carriage types. European Journal of Forest Research 136(1): 161-170. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10342-016-1016-1.

• Spinelli R., Marchi E., Visser RJM., Harrill H., Gallo R., Cambi M., Neri F., Lombardini C. and Magagnotti N. (2017) The effect of carriage type on yarding productivity and cost. International Journal of Forest Engineering (TIFE) 28(1): 34-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2016.1267970.

• Spinelli R., Visser R., Riond C. and Magagnotti N. (2017) A Survey of Logging Contract Rates in the Southern European Alps. Small-scale Forestry 16(2): 179-193. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11842-016-9350-1.

• Visser R. and Harrill H. (2017) Cable yarding in North America and New Zealand: A review of developments and practices. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 38(2): 209-217.

• Visser R., Brown K. and Tinnelly B. (2017) Geogrid for unsealed forest roads: installation considerations and bearing capacity testing in New Zealand. International Journal of Forest Engineering 28(2): 106-115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2017.1317132.

• Brown KR. and Visser R. (2016) Evaluating the potential for sediment delivery at forest road-stream crossings in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 61(1): 31-38.

• Enache A., Kühmaier M., Visser R. and Stampfer K. (2016) Forestry operations in the European mountains: a study of current practices and efficiency gaps. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research 31(4): 412-427. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02827581.2015.1130849.

• Olivera A. and Visser R. (2016) Development of forest-yield maps generated from Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-enabled harvester StanForD files: preliminary concepts. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 46(1): 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40490-016-0059-x.

• Olivera A. and Visser R. (2016) Forest yield maps from GNSS-enabled harvester StanForD files: preliminary concepts. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science (in press).

• Olivera A., Visser R., Acuna M. and Morgenroth J. (2016) Automatic GNSS-enabled harvester data collection as a tool to evaluate factors affecting harvester productivity in a Eucalyptus spp. harvesting operation in Uruguay. International Journal of Forest Engineering (early access online) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2015.1099775.

• Oyier P. and Visser RJM. (2016) Fuel consumption of timber harvesting systems. European Journal of Forest Engineering 2(2): 67-73.

• Manley B., Morgenroth J., Visser R. and Final year BForSc students of 2014. (2015) What proportion of the small-scale owners' estate in the North Island is likely to be harvested? New Zealand Journal of Forestry 60(3): 26-34.

• Pendly M., Bloomberg M. and Visser R. (2015) Investigating the regional variation in rules and best management practices for forestry in New Zealand. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management 22(3): 298-314. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14486563.2014.991768.

• Spinelli R., Maganotti N. and Visser R. (2015) Productivity models for cable yarding in alpine forests. European Journal of Forest Engineering 1(1): 9-14.

• Spinelli R., Visser R., Thees O., Sauter UH., Krajnc N., Riond C. and Magagnotti N. (2015) Cable logging contract rates in the alps: The effect of regional variability and technical constraints. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 36(2): 195-203.

• Talbot B., Stampfer K. and Visser R. (2015) Machine function integration and its effect on the performance of a timber yarding and processing operation. Biosystems Engineering 135: 10-20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2015.03.013.

• Tolan A. and Visser R. (2015) The effect of the number of log sorts on mechanized log processing productivity and value recovery. International Journal of Forest Engineering 26(1): 36-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2015.1011404.

• Visser R. and Berkett H. (2015) Effect of terrain steepness on machine slope when harvesting. International Journal of Forest Engineering 26(1): 1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2015.1033211.

• Visser R. and Stampfer K. (2015) Expanding Ground-based Harvesting onto Steep Terrain: A Review. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 36(2): 321-331.

• Leitner T., Stampfer K. and Visser R. (2014) Analysing log length measurement accuracy of harvester and processor heads. Austrian Journal of Forest Science 131(3): 129-146.

• Visser R., Berkett H. and Spinelli R. (2014) Determining the effect of storage conditions on the natural drying of radiata pine logs for energy us. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 44(3): 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1179-5395-44-3.

• Visser R., Raymond K. and Harrill H. (2014) Mechanising steep terrain harvesting operations. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 59(3): 3-8.

• Morgenroth J. and Visser RJM. (2013) Uptake and barriers to the use of geospatial technologies in forest management. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 43: 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1179-5395-43-16.

• Park D., Manley B., Morgenroth J. and Visser R. (2012) What proportion of the forest of small-scale owners is likely to be harvested: A Whanganui case study. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 57(3): 4-11.

• Visser R. and Spinelli R. (2012) Determining the shape of the productivity function for mechanized felling and felling-processing. Journal of Forest Research 17(5): 397-402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10310-011-0313-2.

• Holzleitner F., Stampfer K. and Visser R. (2011) Utilization Rates and Cost Factors in Timber Harvesting Based on Long-term Machine Data. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 32(2): 501-508.

• Horcher A. and Visser R. (2011) Using On-Board GPS to Identify Training Needs of Helicopter Pilots. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 32(2): 481-488.

• Magagnotti N., Nati C., Pari L., Spinelli R. and Visser R. (2011) Assessing the cost of stump-site debarking in eucalypt plantations. Biosystems Engineering 110(4): 443-449. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2011.09.009.

• Morgenroth J. and Visser R. (2011) Aboveground growth response of platanus orientalis to porous pavements. Arboriculture and Urban Forestry 37(1): 1-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2011.001.

• Visser R., Spinelli R. and Magagnotti N. (2011) Landing Characteristics for Harvesting Operations in New Zealand. International Journal of Forest Engineering 22(2).

• Jourgholami M., Majnounian B., Feghhi J. and Visser R. (2010) Timber extraction with mules: A case study in the Hyrcanian Forest. African Journal of Agricultural Research 5(22): 3108-3115.

• Stampfer K., Leitner T. and Visser R. (2010) Efficiency and Ergonomic Benefits of Using Radio Controlled Chokers in Cable Yarding. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 31(1): 1-9.

• Visser R. (2010) Updating the university of canterbury forest engineering programme. New Zealand Journal of Forestry 55(3): 2.

• Spinelli R. and Visser RJM. (2009) Analyzing and estimating delays in wood chipping operations. Biomass and Bioenergy 33: 429-433. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2008.08.003.

• Stampfer K. and Visser R. (2009) Forstwirtschaft am anderen Ende der Welt. ForstZeitung 2009(4): 43-45.

• Stampfer K. and Visser R. (2009) Stillgelegte Naturwälder und schnell wachsende Kiefern. Wald und Holz 2009(7): 3-6.

• Spinelli R. and Visser R. (2008) Analyzing and Estimating Delays in Harvester Operations. International Journal of Forest Engineering 19(1): 36-41.

• Christopher EA. and Visser R. (2007) Methodology for evaluating post harvest erosion risk for the protection of water quality. NZ Journal of Forestry 52(2): 20-25.

• Visser R. (2007) Methodologies for Setting Timber Harvesting Rates. .

• Visser R. (2007) What can forest engineering do for forestry in New Zealand? New Zealand Journal of Forestry 52(2): 4-5.

• Visser R. (2007) What can Forest Engineering do for Forestry in New Zealand? NZ Journal of Forestry 52(2): 3-4.

• Visser R., Marchi E. and Spinelli R. (2007) Le utilizzazioni forestali in Virginia, USA. Sherwood 138: 45-50.

• Stampfer K., Visser R. and Kanzian C. (2006) Cable corridor installation times for European yarders. International Journal of Forest Engineering 17(2): 71-77.

• Haynes HJG. and Visser RJM. (2004) An applied hardwood value recovery study in the Appalachian hardwood region of Virginia and West Virginia. International Journal of Forest Engineering 15(1): 25-31.

• McDonagh KD., Meller RD., Visser R. and McDonald TP. (2004) Improving harvesting system efficiency through system and machine simulation. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 28(2): 91-99.

• McDonagh KD., Meller RD., Visser RJM. and McDonald TP. (2004) Harvesting system simulation using a systems dynamic model. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 28(2): 91-99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/sjaf/28.2.91.

• Mortimer MJ. and Visser RJM. (2004) Timber harvesting and flooding: emerging legal risk and potential mitigations. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 28(2): 69-75.

• Aust W., Visser R., Gallagher T., Roberts T. and Poirot M. (2003) Cost of six different stream crossing options for the Appalachian area. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 27(1): 66-70.

• Visser R. and Stampfer K. (2003) Tree-length system evaluation of second thinning in loblolly pine plantations. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 27(2): 77-82.

• Visser RJM., Tropmann B. and Pertlik E. (2003) Forces in wire rope slings used to prevent log loss on steep slopes. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers 19(1): 85-88.

• Stampfer K., Gridling H. and Visser R. (2002) Analyses of parameters affecting helicopter timber extraction. Intenational Journal of Forest Engineering 12(3): 7-12.

• Visser R., McMahon S., Evanson T. and Palmer W. (1999) Improving cable extraction efficiency. Logging Industry Research Organisation Report 24(16): 5pp.

• Visser R. (1998) Neuseelandische Forstwirtschaft - Stand und kunftige Entwicklungen in Beitrage zur Walderschliessung unf forstlichen Arbeitswissensschaft. Forest Engineering Institute, Bodenkultur University Band 8: 57-63.

• Visser R. and Stampfer K. (1998) Cable extraction of harvester felled thinnings: An Austrian case study. Journal of Forest Engineering 9(1): 39-46.

• Hartsough BR., Visser RJM., Miles JA. and Drews ES. (1997) Improved cable logging anchors for rocky soils. Trans. Am. Soc. Ag. Eng 40(1): 261-266.

• Visser R. (1996) Improving environmental performance: The role of the New Zealand Forest Code of Practice. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 26(1&2): 158-162.

• Visser R. (1996) Improving environmental performance: The role of the New Zealand forest code of practice. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 26(1-2): 158-162.

Reports

• Dougal Shepherd. and Visser R. (2021) Koller K602H Automated Cable Yarder Productivity Study: Coronet Forest, Arrowtown, New Zealand.13.

• Obi F. and Visser R. (2020) Benchmarking 2019 data and longer-term productivity and cost analyses.22.

• Pedofsky M. and Visser R. (2020) Assessment of Winch-Assist Skidder in Gisborne, New Zealand.30.

• Visser R. and Harvey C. (2020) Design of Debris Slash Traps: Considerations for NZ Plantation Forestry Operating on Steep Terrain.Commissioned by Gisborne Regional Council. 35.

• Visser R. and Spinelli R. (2020) Horizontal and vertical integration of biomass production: a case study of Azwood Ltd, Nelson.Forest Growers Research. Commissioned by Forest Growers Research. 8.

• Visser R., Harrill H. and Baek K. (2020) Biomass recovery operations in New Zealand: a review of the literature.32.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2019) Survey of Yarders and Rigging Configurations: 2018.Forest Growers Research. Commissioned by Forest Growers Research. 9.

• Obi F. and Visser R. (2019) Using Data Envelopment Analysis to explore productivity benchmarking in the New Zealand harvesting sector.19.

• Visser R. (2019) A Decade of Benchmarking Harvesting Cost and Productivity.Forest Growers Research. 4.

• Harrill H., Reriti B. and Visser R. (2018) Measuring the utilisation of winch-assist machine.Forest Growers Research. 7.

• Treanor J., Hartley A., Bell T., Visser R. and Chen X. (2018) Design of a Prototype Autonomous Forestry Extraction Machine.22.

• Visser R. (2018) Benchmarking Harvesting Cost and Productivity – 2017 Update.Forest Growers Research. Commissioned by Forest Growers Research. 4.

• Visser R. (2018) Forest operations inspection of Waiake forest harvesting.Commissioned by Environment Canterbury. 25.

• Visser R., Spinelli R. and Brown K. (2018) Best practices for reducing harvest residues and mitigating mobilisation of harvest residues in steepland plantation forests..Commissioned by Gisborne District Council. 53.

• Brown KR. and Visser R. (2017) EROSION SOURCES AND SEDIMENT PATHWAYS TO STREAMS ASSOCIATED WITH FOREST HARVESTING ACTIVITIES IN NEW ZEALAND..

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2017) Tension monitoring of winch-assist systems: Update. In Tension monitoring of winch-assist systems: Update, Future Forests Reseach Ltd.. 1-7.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2017) Wire rope end connectors for winch-assisted machines.Forest Growers Research. 1-8.

• Harrill H. and Visser RJM. (2017) A Study of Breakout Forces in Cable Logging.Forest Growers Research. Commissioned by Forest Growers Research. 7.

• Campbell T., Harrill. and Visser. (2016) Productivity of the Active 70 Tower Yarder.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research.

• Harrill. and Visser. (2016) Constructex Wire Rope: Initial Trials.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 6.

• Schaare R., Harrill. and Visser. (2016) Tension Monitoring of Cable-assisted Felling Machines.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research. 17.

• Visser RJM. (2016) Benchmarking 2015 Update.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research. 6.

• Visser RJM. (2016) TRENDS IN HARVESTING COST AND PRODUCTIVITY BENCHMARKING.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research. 5.

• Visser. and Harrill. (2016) Cable-Assist Workshop – Improving Operations.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research.

• Visser. and Harrill. (2016) Measuring Skyline Deflection with the LineSmarts App.Future Forest Research.

• Visser., Harrill. and Martin A. (2016) Development of a Tension Monitoring App.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 5.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2015) Cable Logging Research: A Review of the Literature.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2015) International Steep Terrain Training Programmes.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research HTN08-02.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2015) Rigging Configurations Efficiency Case Studies.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research.

• Olivera A. and Visser R. (2015) Data Capture from Harvester On-board Computers.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research HTN08-03.

• Olivera A. and Visser R. (2015) Integration of Harvester Data and Geospatial Information.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research HTN07-03.

• Visser R. and Raymond K. (2015) New Cable Yarding Technology from Europe.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 4.

• Visser RJM. (2015) Harvesting Cost and Productivity Benchmarking: 2014 UPDATE.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 5.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2013) Simulating Skyline Tensions of Rigging Configurations..Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 8.

• McFadzean S. and Visser R. (2013) Falcon Forestry Claw Grapple: Productivity and Ergonomics..Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 7.

• Visser R. (2013) 2012 Update to the Benchmarking Database.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 6.

• Visser R. (2013) Survey of Cable Yarders Used in New Zealand..Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research.

• Visser R. (2013) Tension Monitoring of a Cable Assisted Machine..Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 5.

• Berkett H. and Visser R. (2012) Measuring Slope of Forestry Machines on Steep Terrain.Future Forestry Research. Commissioned by Future Forestry Research. 7.

• Berkett H. and Visser R. (2012) Slope gradients experienced by ground-based forest machines.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research Harvesting. 8.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2012) Matching Rigging Configurations to Harvesting Conditions.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research Harvesting Technical Note HTN04-06.

• Visser R. (2012) Benchmarking to Improve Harvesting Cost and Productivity: 2011 Update.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research Harvesting Technical Note HTN05-08. 7.

• Bloomberg M., Davies T., Visser R. and Morgenroth J. (2011) Erosion Susceptibility Classification and Analysis of Erosion Risks for Plantation Forestry.Ministry for the Environment. Commissioned by Ministry for the Environment. 61pp-61pp.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2011) Rigging Configurations used in New Zealand Cable Logging.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 6.

• Visser R. (2011) 2010 Benchmarking of Harvesting Cost and Productivity.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 6pp-6pp.

• Visser R., Spinelli R. and Stampfer K. (2011) New Developments in European Yarder Technology.Future Forest Research. Commissioned by Future Forest Research. 6.

• Visser R. (2010) Landings Size and Characteristics.Future Forest Research, New Zealand. Commissioned by Future Forest Research, New Zealand. 8.

• Visser R., Hall P. and Raymond K. (2010) Good Practice Guide: Production of Wood Fuel from Forest Landings.New Zealand Government, EECA Business. Commissioned by EECA. 44pp.

• Visser R. (2009) Benchmarking Harvesting Cost and Productivity.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research. 9.

• Visser R. (2009) Effect of Piece Size on Felling Machine Productivity.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research. 5.

• Visser R. (2009) Finding the Optimum Piece Size for Mechanised Felling Machines.Future Forests Research. Commissioned by Future Forests Research. 6pp.

• Baker S., Smith R. and Visser R. (2006) Regional Analysis of Opportunities for Woody Biomass as a Bioenergy Feedstock.Commissioned by Lebanon, VA:Virginia Coalfields Economic Development Agency. 22pp.

• Mortimer M. and Visser RJM. (2004) Logging, flooding, and lawsuits: A new role for Best Management Practices.Virginia Water Research Symposium, Blacksburg, VA.

• Visser R. and Parker R. (1999) Application of acoustics technology for log quality prediction: Integration possibilities for the NZ timber industry..Liro Forestry Solutions. Commissioned by Liro Forestry Solutions. 1-20.

• Visser RJM. and Palmer W. (1999) Drag Builder optimise payloads.Logging Industry Research Organisation. Commissioned by Logging Industry Research Organisation. 2.

• Stampfer K., Daxner P. and Visser RJM. (1998) Self propelled carriages. Logging Industry Research Organisation.Logging Industry Research Organisation. Commissioned by Logging Industry Research Organisation. 4.

• Visser RJM. (1998) Schlaegerung im Steilhang mit Rueckhaltmitteln.Arbeit im Wald in Oesterreichische Forstzeitung.

• Visser RJM. and Stampfer K. (1998) Small and medium scale Austrian cable hauler equipment.Logging Industry Research Organisation. Commissioned by Logging Industry Research Organisation. 7.

• Visser RJM. (1997) Tragseilspannkraft Messungen am Syncrofalke.Forest Engineering Department, Bodenkultur University, Vienna. 11.

• Palmer W., McMahon S., Fraser D. and Visser RJM. (1996) Skyline logging to minimise impacts on native vegetation.New Zealand Logging Industry Research Organisation. Commissioned by New Zealand Logging Industry Research Organisation. 5.

• Visser RJM. and Pertlik E. (1996) ‘Syncrofalke’ automated skyline hauler.New Zealand Logging Industry Research Organisation.

• Hartsough. and Visser RJM. (1993) Substitute anchors for earth, rock and rocky soils.New Zealand Logging Industry Research Organisation. Commissioned by New Zealand Logging Industry Research Organisation. 5.

• Visser RJM. (1993) Forestry Environmental Issues; Mid-European, Californian and Pacific Northwest Regions.Logging Industry Research Organisation. 27.

• Visser RJM. and Fenton T. (1993) Developing streamside management guidelines for New Zealand production forestry.Logging Industry Research Organisation. Commissioned by Logging Industry Research Organisation. 8.

• Visser RJM. and McConchie M. (1993) The impact of riparian buffer strip characteristics of forest harvesting.Logging Industry Research Organisation. 8.

• Visser RJM., McMahon S., Evanson T. and Palmer W. (1990) Improving cable extraction efficiency.NZ Logging Industry Research Organisation.

Conference Contributions - Published

• Brown KR. and Visser R. (2018) Erosion sources and sediment pathways to streams associated with forest harvesting activities in New Zealand. In Technical Report SRS-234: 233-241. Asheville: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station.

• Ghaffariyan R., Brown M., Acuna M., Sessions J., Gallagher T., Kühmaier M., Spinelli R., Visser R., Devlin G. and Eliasson L. (2017) Review of efficient and cost effective biomass recovery technologies and supply chains in forest operations. In FORMEC.

• Harrill H., Visser RJM. and Byron J. (2017) Inspecting wire ropes and end connectors on winch-assist machines. In FORMEC 2017 - Innovating the Competitive Edge: From Research to Impact in the Forest Value Chain: 130-137. FORMEC.

• Visser R. (2014) New harvesting innovations to improve health and safety. In : 5pp.

• Visser R. (2014) New Harvesting Innovations to Improve Health and Safety. In.

• Visser R., Raymond K. and Harrill H. (2014) New Developments in Fully Mechanising Steep Terrain Harvesting Operations. In.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2013) Understanding and Improving Cable Logging Rigging Configurations. Survey results, best practices and dynamic tension effects. In.

• Visser R. (2013) Tension evaluation of cable assisted machines on steep slopes. In.

• Visser R. and McFadzean S. (2013) Productivity and Ergnomic Study of a Motorised Hydraulic Grapple Carriage. In.

• Berkett H. and Visser R. (2011) Using ground-based harvesting machinery on steep slopes: How steep can we go? In.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2011) What is the best rigging configuration to use in New Zealand cable logging operations? In.

• Visser R. (2011) Harvesting system and production improvements in New Zealand's steep terrain. In Proceedings: 15-16.

• Visser R., Tinnelly B. and Fairbrother S. (2011) Installation of geogrid to improve forest roads construction. In Pushing the boundaries with research and innovation in forest engineering.

• Morgenroth J. and Visser R. (2010) Porous pavements increase above-ground growth of Platanus orientalis. In.

• Stampfer K., Holzleitner F., Ghaffariyan MR. and Visser R. (2010) Economic and ecologic variables of forest machinery based on long term recorded enterprise data. In.

• Visser R., Berkett H., Chalmers K. and Fairbrother S. (2010) Biomass recovery and drying trials in New Zealand clear-cut pine plantations. In.

• Visser R., Berkett H., Chalmers K. and Fairbrother S. (2010) Biomass recovery and drying trials in New Zealand clear-cut pine plantations. In.

• Visser R., Spinelli R. and Magagnotti N. (2010) Landing size and landing layout in whole-tree harvesting operations in New Zealand. In.

• Visser R., Spinelli R. and Magagnotti N. (2010) Landing size of harvesting operations in New Zealand. In.

• Visser R., Spinelli R. and Stampfer K. (2010) Four landing biomass recovery case studies in New Zealand clear-cut pine plantations. In.

• Vuki G. and Visser R. (2010) The effect of harvesting system on forest residue production in Fiji. In.

• Fairbrother S., Visser R. and McGregor R. (2009) Forest Road Pavement Design in New Zealand. In : 8pp.

• Stampfer K., Leitner T. and Visser R. (2009) Efficiency and ergonomic benefits of using radio controlled chokers in cable yarding. In : 9pp.

• Visser R. (2009) Matching biomass recovery systems to harvesting, UC’s proposed case studies. In.

• Visser R., Spinelli R. and Stampfer K. (2009) Integrating biomass recovery operations into commercial timber harvesting: the New Zealand situation. In : 11pp.

• Visser R., Spinelli R., Saathof J. and Fairbrother S. (2009) Finding the 'Sweet-Spot' of Mechanised Felling Machines. In : 10pp.

• Martin M., Kline E., Prisley S. and Visser RJM. (2007) Online information systems for today's forest industry. In : 9pp.

• Rose K., Guild B. and Visser R. (2007) Analyses of Shift Pattern Effect on Productivity at the Kaingaroa Central Processing Plant. In.

• Visser RJM. (2007) Methodologies for Setting Logging Rates. In.

• O'Neal BS., Lakel III WA., Aust WM. and Visser RM. (2006) AVLO: A Simplified Cost Analysis Approach for Estimating Construction Costs for Forest Roads. In Proceedings: Working Globally - Sharing Forest Engineering Challenges and Technologies Around the World: 165-169.

• O"Neal B., Shaffer R. and Visser RJM. (2005) Safety Issues Concerning Spanish-Speaking Workers in the Logging Industry in the Southeastern United States. In : 4.

• Hodges C. and Visser RJM. (2004) Comparison of Streamside Management Zone Requirements in the Southeast. In : 6.

• Horcher A. and Visser RJM. (2004) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Applications for Natural Resource Management and Monitoring. In : 4.

• Jensen K. and Visser RJM. (2004) Low Impact Forest Harvesting at the Urban Interface. In : 6.

• Yonce M. and Visser RJM. (2004) Monitoring and Reporting in the Southeast United States: Evaluation of Methods and Procedures for Best Management Practices. In : 7.

• Adams J., Visser RJM. and Prisley S. (2003) Modeling steep terrain harvesting risks using GIS. In.

• Adams JD., Visser R. and Prisley SP. (2003) GIS risk management support system for strategic harvest planning. In.

• Haynes H. and Visser RJM. (2003) An applied hardwood value recovery study in the Appalachian region of Virginia and West Virginia. In.

• Adams J. and Visser RJM. (2002) Risk management of steep terrain harvesting. In.

• Christopher E. and Visser RJM. (2002) Southeastern State BMP monitoring needs. In.

• Haynes H., Visser RJM. and Sloan H. (2002) A case study on cable yarding for a stream habitat treatment and the utility of a ‘roadside’ log sale. In.

• McDonagh K., Visser RJM., Meller R., Shaffer R. and McDonald T. (2002) Systems dynamics simulation of harvesting systems. In.

• Aust W., Visser RJM., Gallagher T. and Poirot M. (2001) Forest Road Stream Crossing Options and costs. In.

• Baker S., Visser RJM. and Sloan H. (2001) Cable logging opportunities in the Appalachian area and Opportunities for Automated Yarder Equipment. In.

• Haynes H. and Visser R. (2001) Productivity improvements through professional training in Appalachian cable logging operations. In.

• Rodgers B., Visser RJM., Stampfer K. and Gallagher T. (2001) Opportunities for increasing productivity in the industrial wood supply chain through improved planning. In.

• Visser R., Sloan H. and Baker S. (2001) Difficulties and opportunities in cable logging in Appalachia. In FAO Publication.

• McMahon S., Visser RJM. and Riddle A. (1999) New Zealand forest industry restructure and the emergence of value realisation tools. In : 16.

• McMahon S., Visser RJM., Evanson T. and Palmer W. (1999) Optimising the yarders economic productivity: Effect of timber recovery specifications and strop and choker setter combinations. In : 10.

• Riddle A. and Visser RJM. (1999) Latest developments in the Invader system in Emerging Technologies for Evaluating Wood Quality for Processing. In : 11.

• Visser R. (1999) Effect of lateral yarding on absolute and dynamic skyline tensions. Harvesting Technical Papers. In : 16 p.

• Heinimann HR., Visser R. and Stampfer K. (1998) Effects of harvester pre-bunching on the productivity of a cable yarder system. In : 6 p.

• Visser R. (1997) Soil disturbance surveys of forest operations: Trial of the new EU protocol method / (Mesures des perturbations du sol liees a l’exploitation forestiere: Essai du nouveau protocole europeen). In : 10p.

• Visser RJM. (1994) Environmental impacts of forest roading and transportation. In Gaskin J (Eds). : 5. Logging Industry Research Organisation.

• Visser RJM. (1994) Working towards best possible forest management. In : 7.

• Harsough B., Visser RJM. and Thom N. (1992) Improved rocky soil anchors and installation methods for forestry use. In : 134-148.

Conference Contributions - Other

• Brown K. and Visser R. (2018) Adoption of emergent technology for forest road management in New Zealand. Williamsburg, VA, USA: Rien Visser, 15 Jul 2022.

• Brown KR. and Visser R. (2017) Erosion sources and sediment pathways to streams associated with forest harvesting activities in New Zealand. Blacksburg, Virginia, USA: 19th Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, 14 Mar 2017.

• Scott AL., Pope K. and Quick D. (2017) Perspectives on 'recovery' from mental illness and addiction: by child protection social workers and by parents living with mental distress. Dunedin, New Zealand: SAANZ 2017: Respect Existence or Expect Resistance, 6-10 Dec 2017.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2016) Skyline Tension Behaviour of Rigging Configurations Used in New Zealand Cable Logging. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Demo International & Conference, 19-21 Sep 2016.

• Visser R., Campbell T. and Harrill H. (2016) Technological Developments in Cable Logging. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Demo International & Conference, 19-21 Sep 2016.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2013) Modelling Dynamic Skyline Tensions in Rigging Configurations: North Bend, South Bend, and Block in the Bight Case Studies. Missoula, Montana, United States of America: Council on Forest Engineering, 7-10 Jul 2013.

• Harrill H. and Visser R. (2013) Understanding and Improving Cable Logging Rigging Configurations. Rotorua, New Zealand: Forest Tech 2013, 21-22 Feb 2013.

• Visser R., Hopper D., Simmonds J. and Wakelin M. (2013) Efficiency of Log Vessel Loading Operations: A Loader Configuration Case Study. Missoula, Montana, United States of America: Council on Forest Engineering, 7-10 Jul 2013.

• Visser RJM. (1995) New Zealand Forestry and the Forest Code of Practice. Feldafing, Germany: Proceedings of UN/FAO meeting of Experts on Forest Practices,, 11-15 Dec 1995.

Oral Presentations

• Visser R. (2008) Harvesting in Virginia. Rangiora, New Zealand: FICA Contractors Meeting, 24 Apr 2009.

Editorial Work

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• Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering Editorial Board Member ( 2010 - 2023)

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