Technoeconomic analysis of conventional logging systems operating from stump to landing

Raymond L. Sarles; William Luppold; William Luppold

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-577

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Technoeconomic analysis of conventional logging systems operating from stump to landing

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Authors:

Raymond L. Sarles, William Luppold, William Luppold

Year:

1986

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-577

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-577. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 23 p.

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Abstract

Analyzes technical and economic factors for six conventional logging systems suitable for operation in eastern forests. Discusses financial risks and business implications for loggers investing in high-production, state-of-the-art logging systems. Provides logging contractors with information useful as a preliminary guide for selection of equipment and systems. Discusses economic effects of harvesting systems on future stumpage prices and longrun supply of roundwood material.

Keywords

harvesting, logging, economics, systems analysis, equipment analysis

Citation

Sarles, Raymond L.; Luppold, William G. 1986. Technoeconomic analysis of conventional logging systems operating from stump to landing. Res. Pap. NE-577. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 23 p.