Chisel Plows: Section 8.2.4, US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual

摘要

An equipment report on chisel plows is provided as Section 8.2.4 of the US Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Resources Management Manual. The report is designed to assist the Corps District or project biologist with the selection and use of types of equipment and materials available for habitat development and manipulation. Topics covered include description, operation and maintenance, limitations, and availability. Chisel plows are simple implements of rugged construction used for primary tillage on sites too rough and rocky for effective disk plowing. They are also used to prepare an area for secondary tillage. Management objectives for using chisel plows are stated, and benefits to wildlife are discussed. The design and assembly of equipment are described and illustrated, and general specifications are provided. Methods of operation are described, and maintenance and safety requirements are given. Appropriate cautions and limitations are discussed. Keywords: Seedbed preparation, Site preparation.