Simulating cut-to-length harvesting operations in Appalachian hardwoods

Jingxin Wang; Chris B. LeDoux; Yaoxiang Li

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Simulating cut-to-length harvesting operations in Appalachian hardwoods

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Authors:

Jingxin Wang, Chris B. LeDoux, Yaoxiang Li

Year:

2005

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

International Journal of Forest Engineering. 16(2): 11-27.

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Abstract

Cut-to-length (CTL) harvesting systems involving small and large harvesters and a forwarder were simulated using a modular computer simulation model. The two harvesters simulated were a modified John Deere 988 tracked excavator with a single grip sawhead and a Timbco T425 based excavator with a single grip sawhead. The forwarder used in the simulations was a Valmet 524 machine with 2.4-meter log bunks. Production rates and costs were examined for a wide range of even-age oak forest stand conditions.

Keywords

cut-to-length, production analysis, computer simulation, system modeling, timber harvesting, Appalachian hardwoods

Citation

Wang, Jingxin; LeDoux, Chris B.; Li, Yaoxiang. 2005. Simulating cut-to-length harvesting operations in Appalachian hardwoods. International Journal of Forest Engineering. 16(2): 11-27.