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Women In Science: Dana Mitchell
Meet SRS scientist Dana Mitchell, a research engineer and project leader with the Forest Operations Research unit in Auburn, Alabama. Her team studies the science and technology involved in physical alterations of the forest. They work to balance the ecological impact and the value generation of forest management.
Latest Publications
- Productivity and cost estimates for incorporating tracked processors into conventional loblolly pine harvesting regimes in the Southeastern United States
Daniel, Marissa “Jo”; Gallagher, Tom ; Mitchell, Dana ; McDonald, Timothy ; Via, Brian - Development of a small-scale harvester for biomass operations
da Rocha, K.D. ; Gallagher, Tom ; McDonald, Tim ; Mitchell, Dana - Evaluating forest biomass recovery in south central Alabama pine plantations
Grace III , J. McFero; Klepac, J. F.; Taylor, Steve E. - Analysis of processing head measurements in merchandizing southern yellow pine
Sitanggang, Marisa ; Gallagher, Thomas ; McDonald, Timothy ; Mitchell, Dana - Large site prep tractors for fire line establishment in southern pine stands in Alabama
Smidt, Mathew F.; Mitchell, Dana ; Baker, Hunter