Thinning woodland with small tractors for fuelwood and forestry
Small-tractor-based harvest operations, which have been used in Europe for many years, are needed now in this country. The purpose of this report is to strengthen the possibility that small fuelwood businesses using small logging tractors will be created and will grow. The results of field tests of four small logging tractors are reported. The economics of each tractor is evaluated, and methods and costs involved in gaining long-term access to fuel-grade supplies are considered. Environmental impact and strategies for managing privately-owned woodland are also discussed. Available resources and existing technical assistance vital to the success of small-tractor-based fuelwood businesses are identified.
- Research Organization:
- Wood for Fuel Project, Inc., New Paltz, NY (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6403245
- Report Number(s):
- NYSERDA-82-30; ON: DE83901746
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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