Recovery of residue tops in selectively cut northern hardwood stands.

James A. Johnson; Rodger A. Arola; Edwin S. Miyata

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-217

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Recovery of residue tops in selectively cut northern hardwood stands.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

James A. Johnson, Rodger A. Arola, Edwin S. Miyata

Year:

1982

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-217

Source:

Research Paper NC-217. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Tests the feasibility and economics of compacting hardwood tops with a prototype shearing and bunching device prior to skidding. Presents productivity levels and costs associated with compacting, skidding, and chipping hardwood tops.

Keywords

logging residue, chipping, tree damage, productivity, cost

Citation

Johnson, James A.; Arola, Rodger A.; Miyata, Edwin S. 1982. Recovery of residue tops in selectively cut northern hardwood stands. Research Paper NC-217. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station