Isbn: 9781528124270 - A Test of Skyline Cable Logging on Steep Slopes: A Progress Report (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the testing of a skyline cable logging system designed to harvest timber from steep mountain slopes, a significant challenge in the central Rocky Mountains. The author presents a detailed examination of the equipment, its installation, operation, and costs associated with its use. The book provides valuable insights into the potential of this method to reduce road requirements, improve forest production, and facilitate access to insect and disease-infested areas. Through a comprehensive analysis of data gathered during field trials, the author discusses the benefits and challenges of the system, including soil disturbance, residual stand damage, and the need for skilled labor. The book concludes by highlighting the significance of the findings in advancing the application of skyline cable logging for sustainable timber harvesting on steep slopes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…