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Topic(s):
Fuels
Fuel Treatments & Effects
Mechanical treatments
Fuel Treatments & Effects
Mechanical treatments
NRFSN number: 14937
FRAMES RCS number: 6172
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Mastication, or mulching, is a mechanical fuel treatment that changes the structure and size of fuels in the stand. This fact sheet describes the kinds of equipment available, where mastication should be used, and treatment factors affecting cost.
Citation
Rummer, Robert B. 2004. Fuels planning: science synthesis and integration; economic uses fact sheet 01: mastication treatments and costs. Research Note RMRS-RN-20-1-WWW. Fort Collins, CO: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.
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