Practical methodology for operational layout of commercial skyline thinning systems
By: by Jennie L. Cornell, Loren Kellogg.
Contributors: Kellogg, L. D.; Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory.
Series: Research contribution / Oregon State University, Forest Research Laboratory -- 45.; Research contribution (Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory) -- 45.
Publisher: Oregon State University, Forest Research Laboratory
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Corvallis, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 25
Subjects: Logging, Skyline -- Planning.; Logging, Skyline -- Methodology.; Forest thinning -- Planning.; Forest thinning -- Methodology.
Description: On-the-ground harvest unit layout, especially in skyline-thinning operations, is critical to meeting multiple resource objectives of the land manager and maintaining the economic viability of the timber harvesting operator. This phase of an operation can optimize the layout and harvesting of a sale or unit. Detailed layout by a knowledgeable professional can help to identify areas in the sale or unit that may be operationally or economically unfeasible to thin. This publication is an overview of practical methodology aspects for the layout of skyline thinning operations. The information presented is drawn largely from the personal experiences of the authors, the individuals cited, and publications from research at Oregon State University. The publication provides a general outline of the components of the overall planning process that results in the implementation of skyline thinning operations on the ground.
Notes: "June 2004."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 25).

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