Designing a Forest Road Network using Heuristic Optimization Techniques
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This study developed a methodology for generating good alternative locations for road networks using heuristic solution techniques. Locations for road networks are determined based on road standards, timber harvesting and transportation costs, and topographic conditions. The main access road route is designed first and then single stand access roads are located as branches. A Genetic Algorithm (GA) is used to optimize main access road locations. Feasible solutions forming an initial population for the GA are generated by Simulated Annealing. This paper explains the methodology and presents a preliminary result for a simple application. The result implies that heuristic techniques may be useful tools for solving complicated forest road location problems.
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