The economics of a mechanized multiproduct harvesting system for stand conversion of northern hardwoods.

John A. Sturos; Edwin S. Miyata; Helmuth M. Steinhilb; Robert M. Barron

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-237

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The economics of a mechanized multiproduct harvesting system for stand conversion of northern hardwoods.

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Authors:

John A. Sturos, Edwin S. Miyata, Helmuth M. Steinhilb, Robert M. Barron

Year:

1983

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-237

Source:

Research Paper NC-237. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes chip and saw log yields, production, costs, and potential profits of clearcutting, down to a 2-inch diameter, a northern hardwood poletimber stand by a conventional whole-tree harvesting system and three sawtimber stands by several combinations of whole-tree chipping and saw log recovery.

Keywords

integrated harvesting, residue recovery, whole-tree harvesting, saw log sorting

Citation

Sturos, John A.; Miyata, Edwin S.; Steinhilb, Helmuth M.; Barron, Robert M. 1983. The economics of a mechanized multiproduct harvesting system for stand conversion of northern hardwoods. Research Paper NC-237. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station