Tree-section harvesting of northern hardwood thinnings.

Describes the results of a field trial of tree-section harvesting, a shortwood version of whole-tree harvesting, in a northern hardwood thinning. This technique is technically feasible and especially useful where the appearance of the residual stand is a primary concern. 1993
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Tree-section harvesting of northern hardwood thinnings.   (1993)

Describes the results of a field trial of tree-section harvesting, a shortwood version of whole-tree harvesting, in a northern hardwood thinning. This technique is technically feasible and especially useful where the appearance of the residual stand is a primary concern.

Author: Mattson, James A.


Source: Research Paper NC-312. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

Citation: Mattson, James A.  1993.  Tree-section harvesting of northern hardwood thinnings.  Research Paper NC-312. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station.