Use of a Slash Bundler for Biomass Recovery

This project includes an operational trial of the use of a slash bundler to compress residual fibre left over from harvesting activity into a 16-foot long bundle of "logs". Bundling the logging residuals into log form enables the use of traditional three-bunk short log trucks, which are designed for bush hauling. The bundled fibre is then brought to a central location for grinding. This approach enables more efficient grinding while providing more work to qualified log truck drivers and reducing the risk and equipment damage when accessing the logging residual fibre. Bundling will increase the utilization of the remaining fibre after harvesting is complete and the ground fibre produced will be utilized by a local bioenergy plant.