"As the utilization of woody biomass from short rotation woody crop (SRWC) plantations increases as a stationary fossil-fuel alternative, it is imperative that lesser-known harvesting avenues be explored. With specific focus on the ground-based whole-tree traditional harvesting system (traditional system) and the tractor-pulled cut-and-chip reconfigured forage harvesting system (reconfigured system), this study aimed to: (1) conduct system evaluations of both harvesting systems operating in SRWC stands, (2) conduct an economic analysis, and (3) conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA) to determine the total global warming (GWP) and eutrophication (Eutr.) potential of both systems." -- Abstract.
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