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It's time to look at yarding problems on steep slopes.

Informally Refereed
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Abstract

In many parts of the Pacific Northwest, logging operations are moving into rugged terrain as access roads probe deeper into the back country. Because of this trend, it's time to look more carefully at steep slopes and decide on the best possible management practices consistent with maximum protection against erosion.

Citation

Ruth, Robert H. 1960. It''s time to look at yarding problems on steep slopes. PNW Old Series Research Notes No. 185, p. 1-4