Tree-section harvesting of northern hardwood thinnings.

James A. Mattson

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-312

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Tree-section harvesting of northern hardwood thinnings.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

James A. Mattson

Year:

1993

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-312

Source:

Research Paper NC-312. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes the results of a field trial of tree-section harvesting, a shortwood version of whole-tree harvesting, in a northern hardwood thinning. This technique is technically feasible and especially useful where the appearance of the residual stand is a primary concern.

Keywords

mechanization, whole-tree harvesting, shortwood, logging damage, energy wood, aesthetics

Citation

Mattson, James A. 1993. Tree-section harvesting of northern hardwood thinnings. Research Paper NC-312. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station