Fuels planning: science synthesis and integration; economic uses fact sheet 01: mastication treatments and costs

Rocky Mountain Research Station USDA Forest Service

doi:10.2737/RMRS-RN-20-V1

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Fuels planning: science synthesis and integration; economic uses fact sheet 01: mastication treatments and costs

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Authors:

Rocky Mountain Research Station USDA Forest Service

Year:

2004

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/RMRS-RN-20-V1

Source:

Res. Note RMRS-RN-20-1. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.

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Abstract

Mastication, or mulching, is a mechanical fuel treatment that changes the structure and size of fuels in the stand. This fact sheet describes the kinds of equipment available, where mastication should be used, and treatment factors affecting cost.Other publications in this series

Keywords

fuels planning, fuels management, fire, mulching, mastication

Citation

USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2004. Fuels planning: science synthesis and integration; economic uses fact sheet 01: mastication treatments and costs. Res. Note RMRS-RN-20-1. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.