Development of regional stump-to-mill logging cost estimators

Chris B. LeDoux; John E. Baumgras

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Development of regional stump-to-mill logging cost estimators

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Chris B. LeDoux, John E. Baumgras

Year:

1989

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Stokes, Bryce J., ed. Proceedings of the southern regional council on forest engineering; 1989 May 3-4; Auburn University, AL; Auburn, AL: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station.

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Abstract

Planning logging operations requires estimating the logging costs for the sale or tract being harvested. Decisions need to be made on equipment selection and its application to terrain. In this paper a methodology is described that has been developed and implemented to solve the problem of accurately estimating logging costs by region. The methodology blends field time and motion data, simulation analysis, non-linear regression models, and detailed feedback loops.

Citation

LeDoux, Chris B.; Baumgras, John E. 1989. Development of regional stump-to-mill logging cost estimators. In: Stokes, Bryce J., ed. Proceedings of the southern regional council on forest engineering; 1989 May 3-4; Auburn University, AL; Auburn, AL: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station.