Forest Economics Research at the Pacific Northwest Research Station to 2000

Forest Economics Research at the Pacific Northwest Research Station to 2000
Author: Donald F. Flora
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Total Pages: 218
Release: 2003
Genre: Forest management
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The contributions for over 80 years by scientists at the Pacific Northwest Research Station to developments in economic theory, economic tools, policies, and economic issues are summarized. This is a story of progressive accomplishments set against a constantly changing background of economic and social events.

User Guide for HCR Estimator 2.0

User Guide for HCR Estimator 2.0
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Total Pages: 60
Release: 2008
Genre: Logging
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The HCR (Harvest Cost-Revenue) Estimator is engineering and financial analysis software used to evaluate stand-level financial thresholds for harvesting small diameter ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa Dougl. ex Laws.) in the Southwest United States. The Windows-based program helps contractors and planners to identify costs associated with tree selection, residual handling, transportation of raw materials, and equipment used. Costs are compared against total financial return for regionally based market opportunities to arrive at potential net profit. Information is used to identify per-acre cost thresholds, for contract appraisal, and for prioritizing project planning for wildfire fuel reduction treatments and forest restoration efforts.