Excerpt from Logging Equipment, Methods, and Cost for Near Complete Harvesting of Lodgepole Pine in Wyoming
Lodgepole pine (pinus contorta Dougl. In Wyoming was logged to near complete standards using a feller-buncher, grapple and choker rubber - tired skidders, and a portable chipper. Cost of re moving the commercial timber was comparable to costs-incurred in conventional harvesting. Cost of removing the logging residue and chipping it on the site shows promise for future utilization. A more efficient logging system is simulated and proposed for reduc ing the costs of near complete harvesting in the future.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the logging industry's near complete harvesting method, a practice that removes not only usable logs but also all remaining sound dead trees and portions of live trees to maximize attainable resources. This revolutionary method was tested in Wyoming's Union Pass area, where it proved to increase fiber yield by up to 35% while reducing fire hazards and site cleanup costs. Its implementation showcases the burgeoning environmental consciousness within the logging industry and underscores the growing importance of sustainable practices. The book delves deeply into the processes involved in near complete harvesting, providing a comprehensive guide to its benefits and drawbacks, making it an invaluable resource for forestry professionals and anyone interested in the sustainable management of our natural resources. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781390453966_0
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