Felling and skidding productivity and harvesting cost in southern pine forests

R.A. Kluender; B.J. Stokes

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Felling and skidding productivity and harvesting cost in southern pine forests

Informally Refereed

Authors:

R.A. Kluender, B.J. Stokes

Year:

1996

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Proceedings: Certification–Environmental implications for forestry operations; 1996 September 9-11; 35-39.

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Abstract

Sixteen stands were harvested at various levels of basal area removed (intensity). Chainsaw felling productivity was more sensitive to stem diameter than harvest intensity. Skidding productivity was highest when removing large trees at high intensity. Harvesting cost was more sensitive to stem size than harvest intensity, although harvest intensity was a very important factor in cost of removing small stems.

Citation

Kluender, R.A.; Stokes, B.J. 1996. Felling and skidding productivity and harvesting cost in southern pine forests. Proceedings: Certification–Environmental implications for forestry operations; 1996 September 9-11; 35-39.