Harvesting wood for energy.

Rodger A. Arola; Edwin W. Miyata

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-200

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Harvesting wood for energy.

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Authors:

Rodger A. Arola, Edwin W. Miyata

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-200

Source:

Research Paper NC-200. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Illustrates the potential of harvesting wood for industrial energy, based on the results of five harvesting studies. Presents information on harvesting operations, equipment costs, and productivity. Discusses mechanized thinning of hardwoods, clearcutting of low-value stands and recovery of hardwood tops and limbs. Also includes basic information on the physical and fuel properties of wood.

Keywords

logging, whole-tree chipping, fuelwood, mechanized thinning, clearcutting, residues

Citation

Arola, Rodger A.; Miyata, Edwin W. 1981. Harvesting wood for energy. Research Paper NC-200. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station