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Comparison of two cut-to-length harvesting systems operating in eastern hardwoods
Author(s): Chris B. LeDoux; Niel K. Huyler
Date: 2001
Source: International Journal of Forest Engineering. 12(1): 53-59.
Publication Series: Scientific Journal (JRNL)
Station: Northern Research Station
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We compared production rates, operating costs, and break-even points (BEP) for small and large cut-to-length (CTL) harvesting systems operating at several machine utilization rates (MUR) in mixed hardwood and softwood stands in Vermont.Publication Notes
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LeDoux, Chris B.; Huyler, Niel K. 2001. Comparison of two cut-to-length harvesting systems operating in eastern hardwoods. International Journal of Forest Engineering. 12(1): 53-59.Keywords
cut-to-length harvesting, production rate, cost, break-even point, hardwoods, singlegrip harvester, processor, slashber, partial cutting, thinningRelated Search
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