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This International Conference was unique in that it attempted to bring together from around the globe those interested in a special aspect of short rotation forestry. The organizers were extremely pleased with the interest and participation in the conference. The meeting provided an arena to exchange scientific and technical information, to learn the current status of such activities, to identify additional resources and collaborators, and to stimulate a growing interest in the problems and opportunities associated with mechanization in short rotation forestry. The meeting successfully accomplished the intended objectives of fostering exchange and promoting new interests. A total of 69 persons attended, representing seven countries.
The co-chairmen would like to recognize and express appreciation to many people and organizations for their assistance. Several sponsors contributed funds and support. Major sponsors were the International Energy Agency/Biomass Agreement Task IX, Activity 1, and the Southern Forest Experiment Station of the USDA Forest Service. Other sponsors were Oak Ridge National Laboratory -US Department of Energy, Electric Power Research Institute, Southeastern Regional Biomass Energy Program, and the Southern Forest Engineering Center. We are deeply grateful to Scott Paper Company for hosting the conference and field tour, and to Morbark Industries for supplying the equipment for the demonstration. The employees of the Engineering Research Unit, USDA Forest Service in Auburn worked hard to make the meeting a success, and their efforts are sincerely appreciated.
We owe our thanks to the moderators and speakers who gave excellent informative presentations and provided papers for the proceedings. We also want to extend our thanks to the presenters' sponsoring organizations and recognize the support they provided to the conference. Most of all, thanks are due to the conference attendees for their interest in the meeting.
At the conclustion of the conference, it was obvious that interest in the subject was widespread and that several issues remained unresolved. During the final session, there was discussion on continuing the exchange of information and improving collaboration in short rotation mechanization. It was resolved to begin the process of establishing an informal working group of those interested in research in short rotation mechanization. Hopefully, in the ling term, this group can sponsor additional conferences and provide for increased technical exchange and collaborative research. If you would like to have your name added to the mailing list for this working group, please reply to the co-chairs at the enclosed address.
Bryce J. Stokes & Timothy P. McDonald, Co-chairs
USDA Forest Service
DeVall Drive
Auburn University, AL 36849
Phone: 205-826-8700
FAX: 205-821-0037
Stokes, Bryce J.; McDonald, Timothy P., comps. 1994. Proceedings of the International Energy Agency, Task IX, Activity 1 Symposium "Mechanization in Short Rotation, Intensive Culture Forestry"; 1994 March 1-3; Mobile, AL. Auburn, AL: US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 166p.
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File posted on March 5, 1996; Date Modified: February 21, 1999