Area in Skidroads, Truck Roads, and Landings in the Central Appalachians

Abstract

In nine central Appalachian areas logged with wheeled skidders, there was 1 mile of road for every 19.8 acres: roads and landings occupied 10.3 percent of the area. In two areas logged with jammers, there was 1 mile of road for evenly 31.1 acres; roads and landings occupied 7.8 percent of the area.