Current T&D Projects Involving Fuel Reduction
This category covers ongoing T&D projects that address innovative approaches for fuel reduction.
Figure 13—The Heli-Claw developed by MTDC can be used
for picking
up and transporting loose biomass material.
The Heli-Claw can also be used for spreading
loose material over steep slopes to prevent runoff
and erosion.
Publications and Videos
- Groenier, James Scott; Foltz, Randy B.; Showers, Charles. 2005. Using rainfall simulators to test wood shreddings for erosion control. Tech Tip 0571–2339–MTDC. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center. 6 p. Available at http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/htm05712329/ (Username: t-d, Password: t-d)
- Lynch, Tim. 2008. The Heli-Claw: A new way to transport mulch for erosion control. Tech Tip 0851–2323–MTDC. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center. 6 p. Available at http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/htm08512323/ (Username: t-d, Password: t-d)
- Lynch, Tim; Groenier, James Scott; Grob, Ian. 2008. U.S. Forest Service MTDC heli-claw demonstration. CD. 0851–2C01–MTDC. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center. 6 p. Available at http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/htmlpubs/htm08512323/ (Username: t-d, Password: t-d)
Figure 14—The Heli-Claw developed by MTDC can be used for picking
up and transporting loose biomass material. The Heli-Claw can also
be used for spreading loose material over steep slopes to prevent
runoff and erosion.
Web Sites
San Dimas Technology and Development Center—Forest Management. Available to Forest Service employees only at
Figure 15—Roll-on/roll-off bins used to remove slash and debris
from sites where it cannot be burned and the material is too small
or loose to be otherwise transferred.
