Felling and bunching small timber on steep slopes.

Rodger A. Arola; Edwin S. Miyata; John A. Sturos; Helmuth M. Steinhilb

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-203

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Felling and bunching small timber on steep slopes.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Rodger A. Arola, Edwin S. Miyata, John A. Sturos, Helmuth M. Steinhilb

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-203

Source:

Research Paper NC-203. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Discusses the results of a field test of the unique Menzi Muck machine for felling and bunching small trees on steep slopes. Includes the analysis of a detailed time study to determine the productivity, costs, and economic feasibility of this unusual machine.

Keywords

logging, rough terrain, productivity, costs, mechanized harvesting

Citation

Arola, Rodger A.; Miyata, Edwin S.; Sturos, John A.; Steinhilb, Helmuth M. 1981. Felling and bunching small timber on steep slopes. Research Paper NC-203. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station