Machine for row-mulching logging slash to enhance site- a concept

P. Koch; D.W. McKenzie

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Machine for row-mulching logging slash to enhance site- a concept

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Authors:

P. Koch, D.W. McKenzie

Year:

1977

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Transactions of the ASAE 20(1):13-17

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Abstract

Proposes that stumps, tops, and branches residual after logging pine plantations be hogged to build mulch beds spaced on about 2.5-m centers, thereby eliminating pile and bum operations. Growth of seedlings planted through mulch beds should be accelerated because of moisture conservation, weed suppression, and minimum disturbance of topsoil.

Citation

Koch, P.; McKenzie, D.W. 1977. Machine for row-mulching logging slash to enhance site- a concept. Transactions of the ASAE 20(1):13-17