Comparative seed-tree and selection harvesting costs in young-growth mixed-conifer stands

William A. Atkinson; Dale O. Hall

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Comparative seed-tree and selection harvesting costs in young-growth mixed-conifer stands

Informally Refereed

Authors:

William A. Atkinson, Dale O. Hall

Year:

1963

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Res. Note PSW-19. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 3 p

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Abstract

Little difference was found between yarding and felling costs in seed-tree and selection harvest cuts. The volume per acre logged was 23,800 board feet on the seed-tree compartments and 10,600 board feet on the selection compartments. For a comparable operation with this range of volumes, cutting method decisions should be based on factors other than logging costs.

Citation

Atkinson, W.A.; Hall, D.O. 1963. Comparative seed-tree and selection harvesting costs in young-growth mixed-conifer stands. Res. Note PSW-19. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 3 p.