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  1. Roller chopping for site preparation in Wisconsin: a case study.

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    Author(s): Edwin S. Miyata; Helmuth M. Steinhilb; Robert L. Sajdak; Michael Coffman
    Date: 1982
    Source: Research Paper NC-223. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
    Publication Series: Research Paper (RP)
    Station: North Central Research Station
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    Description

    Analyzes the cost and productivity of roller chopping in preparing a cutover aspen stand for conifer conversion (1.55 acres/hour at $43/acre).

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    Miyata, Edwin S.; Steinhilb, Helmuth M.; Sajdak, Robert L.; Coffman, Michael. 1982. Roller chopping for site preparation in Wisconsin: a case study. Research Paper NC-223. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

    Keywords

    mechanical site preparation, stand conversion, aspen, red pine

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