Mechanized Red Pine Tree Planting Operation -- A Time Study

Joseph B. Sturos; Edwin S. Miyata

doi:10.2737/NC-RN-315

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Mechanized Red Pine Tree Planting Operation -- A Time Study

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Authors:

Joseph B. Sturos, Edwin S. Miyata

Year:

1984

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RN-315

Source:

Research Note NC-315. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Projected softwood shortages and high costs of mechanized tree planting indicate that more efficient planting equipment and systems are needed. This paper presents cost and productivity data for mechanically planting red pine seelings on a site previously occupied by hardwoods in northern Wisconsin

Keywords

Reforestation, softwood, site preparation, cost analysis, productivity

Citation

Sturos, Joseph B.; Miyata, Edwin S. 1984. Mechanized Red Pine Tree Planting Operation -- A Time Study. Research Note NC-315. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station