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Using a makeri harvester to thin a natural loblolly pine stand for the first time

Journal Article · · South. J. Appl. For.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5633694
A 14-year-old stand on wet, poorly drained soil in Louisiana was thinned using this small tracked harvester that fells, delimbs, bucks and bunches trees individually. Results gave a 73% utilization rate and an hourly output of 46 trees or 88 cubic feet. 4 references.
Research Organization:
Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge
OSTI ID:
5633694
Journal Information:
South. J. Appl. For.; (United States), Journal Name: South. J. Appl. For.; (United States) Vol. 8:3; ISSN SJAFD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English