Development of Forest Harvesting Technology: Application in Short-Rotation Intensive-Culture (SRIC) Woody Biomass

摘要

Available forest biomass harvesting systems, functions, and machines are briefly described. The relationships between timber stands and harvesting function productivity and costs are graphically presented. Current developments in short-rotation, intensive-culture (SRIC) biomass plantation harvesters are described and related to available information on stem size, stocking, and productivity information. 63 refs., 34 figs., 6 tabs. (ERA citation 11:027161)