Mechanized thinning of northern hardwood pole stands: methods and economics.

Frank E. Biltonen; Wiliam A. Hillstrom; Helmuth M. Steinhilb; Richard M. Godman

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Mechanized thinning of northern hardwood pole stands: methods and economics.

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Authors:

Frank E. Biltonen, Wiliam A. Hillstrom, Helmuth M. Steinhilb, Richard M. Godman

Year:

1976

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-137. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes a study of various thinning treatments in northern hardwood pole stands, using mechanized felling, skidding, and field chipping, as well as chain saw felling. Cost analyses showed that a profit can be made although it is less than can be made with clearcutting.

Keywords

timber stand improvement, field chipping, productivity, logging costs, chain saw felling

Citation

Biltonen, Frank E.; Hillstrom, Wiliam A.; Steinhilb, Helmuth M.; Godman, Richard M. 1976. Mechanized thinning of northern hardwood pole stands: methods and economics. Research Paper NC-137. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station