Feller/bunchers in plantations thinnings: factors affecting productivity.

Sharon A. Winsauer; James A. Mattson; Michael A. Thompson

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-254

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Feller/bunchers in plantations thinnings: factors affecting productivity.

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Authors:

Sharon A. Winsauer, James A. Mattson, Michael A. Thompson

Year:

1984

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-254

Source:

Research Paper NC-254. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Computer simulation was used to identify possible areas for improving the design and operation of feller/bunchers for thinning closely spaced plantations. Some of the variables considered were average stand diameter, tree spacing, thinning pattern, operational machine speeds, and shear head accumulating capacity.

Keywords

simulation, machine characteristics, stand characteristics, computer, felling

Citation

Winsauer, Sharon A.; Mattson, James A.; Thompson, Michael A. 1984. Feller/bunchers in plantations thinnings: factors affecting productivity. Research Paper NC-254. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station