Production and costs: chain saw felling in hardwood thinnings

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · North. Logger; (United States)

OSTI ID:6888073

Sarles, R L

Four overstocked hardwood stands in the mountains of central West Virginia were thinned to 60% stocking density (75% for one stand) by 3-man crews using chainsaws for felling and preparing tree-length logs. Felling cycle times and tree measurement data were recorded for more than 900 trees in the four stands. Productive time per tree included all activities from walking to the tree to lopping tops and slash. Total felling time was the sum of productive time and delay time per tree. Eight reasons for delay were identified and calculated per tree. Production rates were determined from tree volume and felling times per tree for given distances between successively felled trees. Production costs were calculated; the 2 principal costs were feller's wages and benefits and equipment costs. Chainsaw felling costs were $1.43/ton for this study. 3 references.

• Research Organization: USDA Forestry Service, Princeton, WV
• OSTI ID: 6888073
• Journal Information: North. Logger; (United States), Journal Name: North. Logger; (United States) Vol. 34:2; ISSN NOLOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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