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A dry powder stump applicator for a feller-buncher.

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OSTI ID:819837
Karsky, D., M. Cram, and H. Thistle. 1998. A dry powder borax stump applicator for a feller-buncher. Presented at the 1998 ASAE Annual International Meeting at Colorado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida, July 11-16, 1998. Paper No. 987023. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659. Annosum root rot affects conifers throughout the Northern Hemisphere, infecting the roots and eventually killing the trees. An applicator attachment has been developed that mounts to the back of a feller-buncher saw head, that can reduce mortality from Heterobasidion annosum. The attachment applies a borax powder to a stump immediately after the tree has been cut. This document provides information on the design, development and testing of an applicator for applying dry borax on tree stumps at the time of harvesting to reduce future losses due to root rot.
Research Organization:
USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)
DOE Contract Number:
AI09-00SR22188
OSTI ID:
819837
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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