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The Relative Cost of Yarding Small and Large Timber (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Donald Bruce

 
9780265850152: The Relative Cost of Yarding Small and Large Timber (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How labor, distance, and tree size drive the cost of yarding timber.

This nonfiction study reports on three coordinated trials in the Sierra Nevada that measure the time and crew effort behind moving logs, not just the price tag. It shows how small and large trees, plus varying yarding distances, shift workload and rhythm on the job.

The work describes a labor-centered approach to estimating yarding costs. It explains how crewsTiming, equipment, and logistics interact across different scenarios, and what this means for planning and budgeting in timber operations. The findings highlight the practical limits of applying a single cost figure to diverse forest stands.
  • How time is broken down into specific yarding tasks, from preparing chokers to landing a log
  • How distance and log size change the duration of each operation
  • How results differ between yarder and swinging equipment across multiple studies
  • Where cautions and limitations apply when applying these figures to varied stands
Ideal for readers of forestry operations, cost analysis, and timber management who want a practical, time-based view of yarding costs.

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