Loren Kellogg

 

Loren D. Kellogg

Lematta Professor of Forest Engineering
BS, 1974 Humboldt State University
MF, 1976 Oregon State University
PhD, 1986 Oregon State University
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Forest Operations Research Group
2008 Sabbatical Report

 

Research Interests

Forest operations analysis, small-diameter timber harvesting mechanized logging systems, thinning and fuels reduction, harvesting methods for alternative silviculture systems, international forest engineering

Current Programs

Mechanized harvesting of small timber, harvesting economics of alternative silviculture systems for timber and mature forest wildlife species, harvesting systems to improve forest health, young stand management and skyline thinning

Courses

  • FE 370: Harvesting Operations

  • FE 371: Harvesting Process Engineering

  • FE 471/571: Harvesting Management

Selected Recent Publications

Han, H-S, T.W. Steele, and L.D. Kellogg. 2003. DamQuick: A New Method for Rapidly Assissting Residual Stand Damage During Partial Timber Harvests. Western Journal of Applied Forestry. 18(2): 81-88

Matzka, P.J. and L.D. Kellogg. 2003. Harvest system selection and design for damage reduction in Noble Fir stands: A case study on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Oregon. Western Journal of Applied Forestry. 18(2):118-127.

McIver, J.D., P.W. Adams, J.A. Doyal, E.S. Drews, B.R. Hartsough, L.D. Kellogg, C.G. Niwa, R. Ottmar, R. Peck, M. Taratoot, T. Torgersen, and A. Youngblood. 2003. Environmental effects and economics of mechanized logging for fuel reduction in northeastern Oregon mixed conifer stands. Western Journal of Applied Forestry. 18(4): 238-249.

Kewley, S. and L. Kellogg. 2002. Mechanical feller-buncher felling: An example study on timber value recovery. Southern Africa Journal of Forestry.

Kellogg, L.D., G.V. Milota, B. Stringham. 2002. Timber harvesting to enhance multiple resources. Book Chapter in: Forest and Stream Management in the Oregon Coast Range. Oregon State University Press, Corvallis, p. 135-172.

Cornell, J.L. and L.D. Kellogg. 2004. Research Contribution 45. Practical methodology for operational layout of commercial thinning systems. OSU Forest Research Lab. 25 p.

Solmie, D., L. Kellogg, M.G. Wing, and J. Kiser. 2003. Comparison of techniques for measuring forest areas. In: Proceedings of the Precision Forestry Symposium. University of Washington, Seattle, June 15-17. pp. 143-148.

Selected Recent Thesis

Matzka, P.J. 2003. PhD. Thinning with prescribed fire and timber harvesting mechanization for fuels reduction and forest restoration.

Solmie, D.K. 2003. MF. Comparing field measurement strategies for operational planning and layout.

Brink, M.P. 2001. PhD. Development of a method to forecast future systems in the forest engineering value chain.

Han, H-S. 1997. PhD. Damage to young Douglas fir stands from commercial thinning with various timber harvesting systems and silvicultural prescriptions: Characteristics, sampling strategy for assessment and future value loss.

Presentations

"Wildfires in the West: Logging Methods and Harvest Planning." 2004. Forest Engineering Conference, Moscow, Idaho.

"Salvage Harvest Planning and Methods." 2003. Post-fire Restoration and Salvage Harvesting Workshop. Bend, Oregon.

"Cable Harvesting Operations for Small Diameter Timber." 2002. Spokane, Washington.

Professional Activities

International Union of Forestry Research Organization (IUFRO) Coordinator, 3.10 - Harvesting, Wood Delivery and Utilization, 1990-2000; Deputy Coordinator, 2000-Present.

Council on Forest Engineering (COFE), Vice Chair 1993; Chair 1994; Executive Committee Member 1995-1997 & 2003-Present; Co-chair 2003-Present.

Associate Editor, Western Journal of Applied Forestry, 1997-Present.

Editorial Board, Southern Africa Journal of Forestry, 2004-Present.