Logging residues in principal forest types of the Northern Rocky Mountains

Robert E. Benson; Joyce A. Schlieter

doi:10.2737/INT-RP-260

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Logging residues in principal forest types of the Northern Rocky Mountains

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert E. Benson, Joyce A. Schlieter

Year:

1980

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-RP-260

Source:

Res. Pap. INT-RP-260. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 14 p.

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Abstract

An estimated 466 million ft 3 of forest residue material (nonmerchantable, 3 inches diameter and larger) is generated annually in the Northern Rocky Mountains (Montana, Idaho, Wyoming). Extensive studies of residues in the major forest types show a considerable portion is suited for various products. The lodgepole pine type has the greatest potential for increased residue utilization. In most other forest types, form and condition of residues limit potential use to fiber or fuel. In all forest types, volume, condition, and product potential vary widely from stand to stand.

Keywords

forest residues, forest volumes, utilization

Citation

Benson, Robert E.; Schlieter, Joyce A. 1980. Logging residues in principal forest types of the Northern Rocky Mountains. Res. Pap. INT-RP-260. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 14 p.