A stump-to-truck cost estimating program for cable logging young-growth Douglas-fir

Chris B. LeDoux

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A stump-to-truck cost estimating program for cable logging young-growth Douglas-fir

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Chris B. LeDoux

Year:

1989

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

The Compiler 7(1):9-10

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Abstract

WCOST is a computer program designed to estimate the stump-to-truck logging cost of cable logging young-growth Douglas-fir. The program uses data from stand inventory, cruise data, and the logging plan for the tract in question to produce detailed stump-to-truck cost estimates for specific proposed timber sales. These estimates are then used, in combination with specific landowner objectives, to assess the economic feasibility of cable logging a given area. The program output is summarized in tabular format by harvesting component. Input parameters also are presented in a summary table.

Citation

LeDoux, Chris B. 1989. A stump-to-truck cost estimating program for cable logging young-growth Douglas-fir. The Compiler 7(1):9-10