Abstract Hazardous logging slash has been one of the major forest problems in the West because of the long period during which it remains a dangerous fuel. The disposal of this slash without excessive damage to the reserve stand or to the young growth is usually an exacting and expensive hand operation. Consequently there has had to be a constant compromise between cost and proper insurance against fire. The trend toward mechanization of the job induced by the wartime shortage of labor holds much promise of better protection from fire and better forestry, particularly in the ponderosa pine type. This article and the following present independent developments and tests of tractor bunching of slash. Controlled spot burning is also discussed in Mr. Weaver's article.
Harold Weaver (Fri,) studied this question.