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Development of forest harvesting technology: application in short-rotation intensive-culture (SRIC) woody biomass

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6126352
Available forest biomass harvesting systems, functions, and machines are briefly described. The relationships between timber stands and harvesting function productivity and costs are graphically presented. Current developments in short-rotation, intensive-culture (SRIC) biomass plantation harvesters are described and related to available information on stem size, stocking, and productivity information. 63 refs., 34 figs., 6 tabs.
Research Organization:
Tennessee Valley Authority, Muscle Shoals, AL (USA). Office of Agricultural and Chemical Development
DOE Contract Number:
AI05-84OR21478
OSTI ID:
6126352
Report Number(s):
TVA/ONRED/LER-86/7; ON: DE86009569
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English