Forest Operations

Baler Testing

Moisture Content of Baled Forest and Urban Woody Biomass During Long-Term Open Storage

June 12, 2020 / Baling, Publications

Abstract This article describes how the moisture content of baled woody biomass varied during long-term open-air storage under conditions in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Large rectangular bales of forest and urban biomass were produced beginning in August 2015 and periodically until June 2016. Weights were measured approximately monthly until the entire …

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Biomass Baling

Conceptual Specification of Forest Residues Balers using the Appreciative Design Method

July 27, 2020 / Baling, Publications

Abstract  Baling of fine forest residuals such as tops, branches, and thinnings is expected to reduce the cost of collection, transport, and processing. Baling may enable economical access to currently stranded biomass resources that are inaccessible to large in-woods grinders and specialized chip hauling vehicles. The technical feasibility of baling logging slash branches and tops …

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Forest in Missoula Montana

Near-surface and Subsurface Sensing and Mapping for Site-Specific Operational Decisions: Scoping Paper

June 8, 2020 / Forest Concepts Research & Development, Habitats & Bioengineering, Publications, Siskin Ridge Roundwood

Introduction Operational practice of precision forestry enables improved forest industry competitiveness and heightened environmental performance. The present study explores precision forestry concepts and technologies in the context of forestry, forest management and silviculture. This paper looks primarily at the case of plantation forestry. Many of the concepts and details of precision forestry apply to short-rotation …

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