Evaluation of a mechanized tree-planting operation.

Michael A. Thompson

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-258

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Evaluation of a mechanized tree-planting operation.

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Authors:

Michael A. Thompson

Year:

1984

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-258

Source:

Research Paper NC-258. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

A continuous-furrow, bareroot-stock, mechanical planter was used to plant red pine tree seedlings on five sites in northern Michigan. Several indicators of planting efficiency were analyzed including utilization of the available land area, productivity as related to site conditions and planting pattern, cost, and effectiveness of the V-blade.

Keywords

red pine, productivity, cost, reforestation, time study, system analysis

Citation

Thompson, Michael A. 1984. Evaluation of a mechanized tree-planting operation. Research Paper NC-258. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station