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The Virginia Forest Tree Seedlings Harvester

Development of the Forest Tree Seedling Harvester by the Virginia Division of Forestry is scheduled for completion and final testing in early November. The harvester, designed to save labor and to rapidly lift tree seedlings, was constructed in the Division's Central Shops by 0. R. Bellomy, LeRoy Collins, and G. W. King. The machine is scheduled for operational use during the 1969-70 season. (fig. 1). The 8-row harvester utilizes an undercutter blade, counter-running belts for seedling transportation, and activated tines with rod extensions for soil removal. Commercially standard and readily obtainable belts, bearings, sprockets, and other parts have been utilized for all major components (fig. 2) .


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Author(s): John B. Heltzel

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 21, Number 1 (1970)

Volume: 21

Number: 1