Douglas A. Maguire, Alan Kanaskie, W. Voelker, R. J. R. Johnson, Greg Johnson
Abstract During the past decade, Swiss needle cast (SNC) damage has intensified
in many Douglas-fir plantations in the Coast Range of Oregon, particularly along
the immediate north coast. In plantations with severe symptoms, growth losses
and reduced tree vigor are evident, but the magnitude of growth losses
associated with varying intensities of damage is not known. A growth impact
study was cond... hiện toàn bộ
Abstract The majority of log volume in the western United States is transported
as long logs on stinger-steered pole trailers. Opportunities exist to increase
value and reduce costs through hauling longer logs. Hauling longer logs often
permits increasing gross vehicle weight, reducing the cost of transport and
using less fuel per unit of log volume transported. Longer logs also increase
the poten... hiện toàn bộ