This workflow automates the high-risk, high-cost process of planning timber extraction routes on steep slopes. It eliminates the manual, experience-dependent analysis of LiDAR terrain models, soil stability maps, and timber inventory data, which often leads to suboptimal trails causing erosion, machine damage, or unsafe conditions. The operational upside comes from reducing environmental remediation costs, decreasing fuel consumption by 15-25% through optimized paths, extending equipment life, and mitigating operator safety risks. Implementation integrates with forestry GIS (e.g., ArcGIS), timber management systems, and machine telemetry via API orchestration.




