Collect Data for LCA of Rubber Wood Harvesting
In accordance with the project “Life Cycle Assessment of the Primary Wood-Based Product in Peninsular Malaysia”, trips were made to visit rubber tree concessions to collect data for LCA of rubber wood harvesting. A trip was made on 31st Mac to 1st April, 2022 to FGV Tawai 01, Gerik, Perak, another trip was made on 12th April, 2022 to Kampung Rengai, Kuala Lipis, Pahang. Information of input (such as engine model for machines, fuel consumption) and output (logs harvested) were collected.
Harvesting process, excavator was used to fell rubber trees
Unloading of rubber tree logs onto matau from logging trucks
Discussion between Research Officer from FRIM (in green) and Mr Ray Koh, MWIA member who is the concessionnaire
