Assessment of biomass harvesting on small woodlots in New Hampshire
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:6204695
A 400 acre study of biomass harvesting was conducted on twenty-one woodlots from 4 to 39 acres in size. A mix of equipment was evaluated in different terrain and stand conditions. Landowner and silvicultural objectives varied; most woodlots required only a partial, or selective harvest although three clearcuts were included for comparison. Silvicultural objectives were met on all sites, and residual damage was less than with traditional harvesting. Equipment, job layout and supervision were examined in detail. Average yields from thinnings were 35 tons per acre. From the data obtained estimates of the available biomass resource in the southern two-thirds of the state were made. The project demonstrated that mechanized, biomass harvesting on small woodlots, is both economically and silviculturally feasible and desirable. 27 references, 10 tables.
- Research Organization:
- FORECO, Forest Resource Consultants, Rumney, NH (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6204695
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NBM-5000681; ON: DE85000681
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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