Industrial Innovations

 Power Tiller Operated Tree Felling Machine

Tree felling machine was developed. It can be used for trees grown under agroforestry and social forestry programmes. It is mounted in front of the power tiller. The machine is provided with 45-cm serrated disc saw, sliding mechanism and control-and-gauge wheel. The disc saw rotates at 2,100 rpm. The rotating saw moves forward and backward while cutting trees with lead screw and wheel handle. Gauge wheel helps in adjusting height for cut and also provides balancing and stability to machine.

Area: Agricultural Sciences

Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Benefits: The mechanical tree felling machine is a boon for agroforestry and social forestry programmes.

Implementing institute: National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Govt. of India

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