Technologies and Technological Process of Forest Utilization – Case Study “Sarajevo Šume”

The scientific discoveries in all areas of development of human society resulted in dynamic changes of work technologies in forestry as well, which is primary reflected in introducing of new technologies and work machines. The article shows analysis of technologies and technological process of forest utilization in the area of the Sarajevo Canton. The analysis is based on data collected from Public Forest Enterprise “Sarajevo-šume” Ltd Sarajevo (PFE) which manage state-owned forest in the area of the Sarajevo Canton. The share of works in certain phases of forest utilization realized by PFE or private contractors was determined. Analysis showed that PFE realized 72% of felling and processing works, and private contractors 28%. Results of survey showed that PFE owned 69 chainsaws, and private contractors 40. PFE realized 74% of wood extracting works, and private contractors 26%. PFE owns 19 tractors, and private contractors 14. Customers realized loading and remote transport of wood in 100% cases. Used working machines are questionable from the aspect of technical obsolescence and do not fulfill the most of requirements from the domains of economy, ecology, ergonomics, etc., and it is necessary to invest in the sector of forest utilization. All of the above mentioned require a whole series of measures to improve the situation in the forest enterprise.