Project Code: | WELD-01-105 |
Area: | Field Operations |
Sponsor: | Weldwood of Canada Ltd. |
The primary purpose of this Project was maintenance of the coniferous growing stock in already regenerated pre-1991 harvested cutblocks.
Objectives included pre-tending surveys; cleaning and tending of the competing aspen and decidous shrubs within 2 meters of the established lodgepole pine; and the completion of post-tending quality audits.
During the Spring, Summer and Fall of the year 2003 – 599.05 hectares were cleaned/tended and/or girdled at an average price of $603.59 per hectare. Additionally, 1,158 hectares were assessed on a pre-treatment basis and 541 hectares were laid out and surveyed as treatment areas.
Project results are summarized in an eleven page report entitled "Stand Tending of Pre-1991 Cutblocks – 2003 Program", prepared by Shannon Fagnan, and dated December 2004.
Keywords
Mechanical Tending
Density Management
Weldwood
Lodgepole Pine/Aspen
Brushing and Weeding
Brush Saw/Girdling