Description

The brushland plow developed by the US Forest Service is used to kill unwanted woody vegetation.

Application

The brushland plow was designed to be strong yet flexible with good clearance.

Images

Members of Tri-State Reseeding Conference study the outstanding features of the Forest Service Brushland plow.
Brushland Plow. Photo courtesy of USFS.

References / Additional Information

Coldwell, T.; Pechanec, J.F. 1950. The brushland plow. PNW Old Series Research Notes No. 64. 7 p.

Young, J.A.; McKenzie, D. 1990. Rangeland drill. In: 3rd Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1989 February 19-20; Billings, MT. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Technology and Development Center: 1-7. (Report discusses brushland plow and rangeland drill).