Harvesting developments for short rotation intensively cultured forests

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · For. Prod. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5332828

Mattson, J A

Short rotation intensively cultured (SRIC) forestry is a promising approach for increasing the supply of fiber for pulp and energy uses. Applying the principes of agriculture to a growing wood fiber presents equipment designers with a unique set of operation criteria for developing harvesting equipment for SRIC forests. Because of the unique operation conditions encountered, new and innovative approaches are needed to develop efficient harvesting systems for this potential fiber resource. This paper summarizes the design criteria relevant to the SRIC concept and reviews several design approaches being investigated around the world in an effort to develop new equipment concepts for harvesting the wood fiber grown in SRIC forests. (Refs. 5).

• Research Organization: USDA Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station, Forestry Sciences Lab., Houghton, MI 49931
• OSTI ID: 5332828
• Journal Information: For. Prod. J.; (United States), Journal Name: For. Prod. J.; (United States) Vol. 33:3; ISSN FPJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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