Download or read book Impact of Timber Production and Transport Costs on Stand Management written by Chris B. LeDoux and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: S2Decisions to manage immature eastern hardwood stands on steep terrain must be based on an understanding of the impact of timber production costs on optimal rotation length and present net worth. Planners and managers can make improved decisions by knowing how the interaction of timber production and transportation costs affect individual stand management. Simulations with a complete systems model indicate that managers and planners must consider cable logging technology, transportation network standards, and transport vehicles. S3.