Observed Methods for Felling Hardwood Trees with Chain Saws

Jerry L. Koger

doi:10.2737/SO-RN-297

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Observed Methods for Felling Hardwood Trees with Chain Saws

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Authors:

Jerry L. Koger

Year:

1983

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/SO-RN-297

Source:

Res. Note SO-297. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 7 p.

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Abstract

The angles and lengths of the cutting surfaces made by chain saw operators on hardwood tree stumps are described by means, standard deviations, ranges, and regression equations. Recommended felling guidelines are compared with observed felling methods used by experienced timber cutters in the southern Appalachian Mountains.

Keywords

chain saws, felling

Citation

Koger, Jerry L. 1983. Observed Methods for Felling Hardwood Trees with Chain Saws. Res. Note SO-297. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 7 p.