Publications

Kato, A., Schreuder, G.F., Calhoun, D., Schiess, P., and Stuetzle, W. (2007).  Digital surface model of tree canopy structure from Lidar data through implicit surface reconstruction.  Proceedings of ASPRS 2007 Annual Conference, May 7-11, 2007. Tampa, Florida ♦

Kato, A. and P. Schiess (2007).  LIDAR-derived Tree for Optimal Cable Logging System Design.  Proceedings, International Mountain Logging and 13th Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, April, 2007. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Kato, A., Calhoun, D., Schreuder, G. F., and Schiess, P. (2006). “Estimating Crown Volume through Implicit Surface Reconstruction from LIDAR Points for Forest Fire Simulation”, Proceedings of MAPPS/ASPRS 2006 Fall Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Schiess, P and A. Mouton, 2005.  The Utility of Improved Digital Elevation Models (LiDAR) and Existing Culvert Inventories for Mapping Stream Extent.  Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Schiess, P., 2005.  The application of spatially explicit digital elevation and canopy surface data for harvest planning: Moving from coarse digital elevation models and stand averages to detailed ground and canopy surface models in the design of forest transportation systems.  Proceedings, FORMEC 2005, Innovationen in der Forsttechnik durch wissenschaftliche Kooperation.  University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SLO, 26-29 Sept. 2005.

Schiess, P and A. Mouton, 2005.  North Fork Mineral Creek Access and Transportation Strategy.  Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

  Vogt K.A., M.G. Andreu, D.J. Vogt, R.Sigurdardottir, R.L. Edmonds, P. Schiess and K. Hodgson.  Societal Values and Economic Return Added for Forest Owners by Linking Forests to Bioenergy Production, 2005.  J. of Forestry

 

Schiess P., F. Krogstad and F. Damian, 2004.  Locating ditch relief culverts to reduce sediment deliveries to streams – an interactive design tool.  Proceedings, Joint Conference of IUFRO 3.06 Forest Operations in Mountainous Conditions and the 12th International Mountain Logging Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, June 13-16, 2004.

 

F. Krogstad and P. Schiess, 2004.  The Allure and Pitfalls of Using LIDAR Topography in Harvest and Road Design.  Proceedings, Joint Conference of IUFRO 3.06 Forest Operations in Mountainous Conditions and the 12th International Mountain Logging Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, June 13-16, 2004

 

Schiess, P.  and  F.  Krogstad, 2004.  Forest Harvest and Transportation.  IN: (T. G. Northcote & G.F. Hartman, eds.), Fishes and Forestry: Worldwide Watershed Interactions and Management.  Blackwell Science, Oxford, UK.

 

Schiess, P and F. Krogstad, 2003.  LIDAR-Based Topographic Maps Improve Agreement Between Office-Designed and Field-Verified Road Locations.   Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering,, Bar Harbor, Maine, USA, 7-10 September, 2003

 

L.W. Rogers and P. Schiess, 2003. A new precision forest road design and visualization tool: PEGGER. Proceedings of the 2nd International Precision Forestry Symposium, Seattle, WA 98195, June 16-17, 2003. Universtiy of Washington.

Schiess, P and J. Tryall, 2003. Developing a Road System Strategy for the Tahoma State Forest.  Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 

 

Schiess, P and J. Tryall, 2002. Transportation & Road Management Requirements to Facilitate Habitat Restoration in the Tyee South Planning Area.  Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 

 

Schiess, P. and F. Krogstad. 2001.  2001 – A forest engineering odyssey.  Proceedings.  . International Mountain Logging and eleventh Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, Dec. 2001.  University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 

 

Rogers, L.R and P. Schiess.  2001.  Pegger & Roadview – A new GIS tool to assist Engineers in operations planning. IN (Schiess P. and F. Krogstad eds.) Proceedings, International Mountain Logging and eleventh Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, Dec. 2001.  University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 

 

Schiess, P.  2001.  Road management strategies to reduce habitat impacts - a case for engineered cable yarding operations and harvest schedules.  Proceedings, FAO/ECE/ILO Committee on Forest Technology, Management and Training, and International Union of Forest Research Organizations. 18 – 24 June, Ossiach, Austria.

 

Schiess, P and A. Arntzen, 2001. Assessment of Operational Feasibilities for Implementing the OESF Conservation Strategy.  Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 

 

Krogstad, F. and P. Schiess, 2000, Cumulative impact estimation for landscape scale forest planning.   IN: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Water Resources Association, Seattle, Washington, USA,  December, 2000.

 

Krogstad, F. and P. Schiess, 2000, Haul routing: an overlooked factor in environmentally driven road decommissioning, in Technologies for New Millennium Forestry: Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, September 11-14,  2000.

 

Krogstad, F. and P. Schiess, 2000, Cumulative impact estimation for landscape scale forest planning.   IN: 4th International Conference on Integrating GIS and Environmental Modeling (GIS/EM4):  Problems, Prospects and Research Needs. Banff, Alberta, Canada, September 2 - 8, 2000.

 

Schiess, P.  and  F.  Krogstad, 2000.  Sediment and road density reduction.  IN: (J. Agee, ed.), Proceedings, Summit 2000, Washington Private Forests Forum, Summer 2000. University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

 

Schiess, P and L. W. Rogers, 2000. A thinning and access strategy for accelerated stand habitat creation-Burnt Mountain. Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 

 

Schiess, P.  1999.  A watershed and transportation plan for the North Hoodsport Planning area.  Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

 

Schiess, P. and W. Jaross, 1999.  Comparing long-span vs. conventional skyline design options: Economics, and silvicultural options.  IN: (J. Sessions, ed.), Proceedings, International Mountain Logging and tenth Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, April, 1999. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

 

Krogstad, F., L W. Rogers and P.  Schiess.  1999.  Comparing environmental impacts of long-reach vs. conventional skyline design options.  IN: (J. Sessions, ed.), Proceedings, International Mountain Logging and tenthPacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, April. 1999. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. 

 

Schiess, P.  and  F.  Krogstad, 1998.  Harvesting logistics: From woods to markets; Proceedings of the 20th annual meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering., Portland OR

 

Schiess, P.  1998.  A management plan for the Washougal landscape.  Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

 

Schiess, P.  1997.  A harvest and transportation plan for the south Fork of the Toutle.  Techn. Report, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

 

Berg, D.  R. and P.  Schiess.  1996.  Setting design evaluation incorporating Pacific Northwest logger's preference. IN:(R.Kraig, ed.) Proceedings, International mountain logging and ninth pacific northwest skyline symposium, May, 1996. University of British Columbia and Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada, Vancouver, B.C.

 

Berg, D.  R. and P.  Schiess. 1996. Alternative Silvicultural Harvest System Planning: Stand level setting design incorporating biological legacies in Clayoquot Sound.  . Clayoquot Symposium on alternative silvicultural systems .  McMillan-Bloedel, INTERFOR and B.C. Ministry of Forests, Tofino, B.C., March 6, 1996. 

 

Schiess, P. and L. O'Brien. 1995.  The application of Geographic Information Systems to forest operations: the integration of cable setting design into GIS. IN: Proceedings, 2nd Brazilian Symposium on Timber Harvesting and Forest Transportation; Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

 

Clayoquot Sound Scientific Panel (CSSP). 1995.  Chapt. 4,  Harvest Systems. IN: (Cortex Consultants , eds) Sustainable Ecosystem Management in Clayoquot Sound: Planning and Practice. Cortex Consultants, Victoria, B.C. Canada

 

Bergen, S. .D., J. L. Fridley, M. A. Ganter, and P. Schiess. 1995.  Predicting the Visual Effect of Forest Operations. Journal of Forestry 93(2):33-37.

 

Berg, R. and P.  Schiess. 1994.  A procedure for estimating logging costs associated with structural retention; a market analysis.  IN Advanced Technology in Forest Operations; Proceedings of 17th annual meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering. J. Sessions and L. Kellogg eds., Portland OR

 

Schiess,P. and J.L. Fridley. 1993. Computer-aided timber harvest planning and transportation system design, a capstone design course. In: Innovations in Engineering Design Education. A resource guide for the ASME Design Education Conference. Book # I00341

 

Schiess, P., and J. J. Sessions.  1992.  Planning and implementing future forest operations.  Proceedings. International Mountain Logging and eight Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, Dec. 1992.  University of Washington, Bellevue, WA

 

Cullen, J. and P.  Schiess.  1992.  Integrated computer aided timber harvest planning system.  IN: (Schiess, P. and J. Sessions, ed.) Proceedings. International Mountain Logging and eight Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, Dec. 1992.  University of Washington, Bellevue, WA

 

Zhen, S.  and  P.  Schiess.  1992.  A new approach to truck simulation and road design. .  IN: (Schiess, P. and j. Sessions, ed.) Proceedings. International Mountain Logging and eight Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, Dec. 1992.  University of Washington, Bellevue, WA

 

FAO. 1989. Road design and construction in sensitive watersheds. Conservation Guide 13/5. Rome, Italy. 196 p.

 

Schiess, P., J. Cullen and  S. Brown.  1988.  Long-term timber sales planning. .  IN: (J. Sessions, ed.), Proceedings, International Mountain Logging and seventh Pacific Northwest Skyline Symposium, Dec. 1988. Oregon State University, Portland, OR

 

McFadden, G. and P. Schiess. 1988. Spray distribution pattern from a prototype sludge application vehicle under varying stand conditions. J. Forest Ecology & Management. Elsevier, Amsterdam.

 

Schiess, P. and D. Schuh.  1986.  Simulating the effects of boom design and slope on the productivity of swing-boom feller-bunchers in clearcuts. Technical Report, PNW-83-214.  College of Forest Resources - Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Exp. Station, Forest Engineering Research Unit, Seattle.  109 p.

 

McFadden, G., K. Yonaka and P. Schiess.  1986.  Spray tests conducted to determine the pattern of sludge application under varying stand conditions with the Ag-Chem gator, Model 2004.  Techn. Report.  College of Forest Resources - Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Metro) and Department of Ecology, Washington State.  23 p. 

 

Schiess, P. and D. Rexroth. 1986.  Development of a harvest machine simulation program in a universal, high-level computer language.  Technical Report, PNW-83-215.  College of Forest Resources, Pacific NW For. and Range. Exp. Station, Forest Engineering Research Unit, Seattle, 102 p.

 

Schiess, P. and B. Carson.  1985.  An evaluation of cable yarding felled and bunched trees on steep slopes.  Final Report, PNW-83-213.  College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Engineering Research Unit, Seattle, Washington.  25 p.

 

Schiess, P. and D. Schuh.  1985.  Steep slope harvesting: the Kaiser spyder feller-buncher.  IN: Proceedings, Improving Mountain Logging Planning, Techniques and Hardware.  I.U.F.R.O. Mountain Logging Section and 6th Pacific NW Skyline Logging Symposium.  May 1985, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 

 

Schiess, P., B. Carson and C. Mann.  1985.  An evaluation of cable yarding bunched trees on steep slopes.  IN:  Proceedings Council of Forest Engineering, 8th annual meeting.  August, 1985, Tahoe City, California. 

 

Mann, C., P. Schiess and E. S. Miyata.  1985.  Increasing productivity of timber harvesting on steep slopes.  Paper No. 85-1592.  Amer. Soc. Agric. Eng.  Dec. 1985, Chicago, Illinois.

 

Schiess, P., D. Schuh and B. Carson.  1984.  Steep slope harvesting with the Kaiser X5M spyder feller-buncher.  IN:  (P. Fox and L. Craig, ed.)  Proceedings Pacific Northwest Bioenergy Systems:  Policies and Application.  U. S. Dept. of Energy and PNW and Alaska Bioenergy Program.  May 1984, Portland, Oregon.

 

Schiess P., B. Carson and D. Schuh.  1984.  An evaluation of the A-line tree swather.  Final Report.  College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.  Crown Zellerbach Corporation, Wilsonville, Oregon.  37 p.

 

Schiess, P.  l984.  Cultural treatment of selected species for woody biomass fuel production in the Pacific Northwest.  Five Year Summary Report.  Final report Feb. l984.  College of Forest Resources, University of Washington - Mechanical Engineering Division, City Light, Seattle.  583 p. 

 

Schiess, P. and B. Carson.  1984.  Evaluation of six short rotation harvesting systems.  Final Report.  College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.  Crown Zellerbach Corporation, Wilsonville, OR. 135 p.

 

Schiess, P. and K. Yonaka.  1983.  Evaluation of industrial baling technique for forest residue.  Final Report, June 1983.  PNW- College of Forest Resources, Department of Natural Resources, State of Washington.  Olympia.  67 p. 

 

Schiess, P. and N. Heuman.  1983.  Changes in soil properties following the operation of the Kaiser X5M feller buncher.  Final Report, PNW-82-203.  College of Forest Resources -- USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Engineering Research Unit, Seattle, Wa.  26 p. 

 

Cole, D.W., C. L. Henry, P. Schiess and R. J. Zasoski.  1983.  The role of forests in sludge and wastewater utilization programs.  In: (A. L. Page, T. L. Gleason III, J. E. Smith, Jr., I. K. Iskander, and L. E. Sommers eds.) Proceedings, Utilization of Municipal Wastewater and Sludge on Land.  Univ. of Calif. Riverside, Riverside, CA.

 

Schiess, P. and K. Yonaka.  l983.  Baling--A new concept in residue handling.  p. 2l4-240.  IN: (D. L. Lynch, ed.)  Proceedings, Timber Harvesting in the Central Rockies.  Jan. l983, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO. 

 

Schiess, P., D. Schuh, E. Miyata and C. Mann.  l983.  Concept evaluation of a walking feller-buncher--The Kaiser X5M Spyder.  p. l66-2l2.  IN: (D. L. Lynch, ed.)  Proceedings Timber Harvesting in the Central Rockies.  Jan. l983, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO. 

 

Schiess, P. and W. Stuart.  l983.  Baling of whole trees and/or residueas an alternative to in-woods chipping and/or residue treatment.  Final Report, PNW-81-187.  College of Forest Resources - Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station, Forest Engineering Research Unit, Seattle.  102 p. 

 

Schiess, P.  l982.  Comparison of various stump-pulling techniques.  Paper No. PNR-82-50l, Amer. Soc. Agric. Eng.  Sept. 82, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. 

 

Schiess, P. and K. Yonaka.  l982.  Baling process--new concepts of wood transport.  Paper No. PNR-82-502, Amer. Soc. Agric. Eng., Sept. 82, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. 

 

Schiess, P. and R. Martin.  l982.  Mechanized harvesting on steep slopes.  IN: (E. Aulerich, ed.) Proceedings, 5th National Symposium, Council on Forest Engineering,  August, l982.  Corvallis, OR. 

 

Mann, Ch., D. Burke and P. Schiess, ed.  l982.  Fifth Northwest Skyline Logging Symposium.  Proceedings, Jan. l982.  University of Washing- ton, College of Forest Resources, Seattle, Washington.  Contribution No. 43. 

Schiess, P.  l982.  Cultural treatment of selected species for woody biomass fuel production in the Pacific Northwest.  Four-year summary report.  College of Forest Resources, University of Washington-- Mechanical Engineering Division, City Light, Seattle. 

 

Schiess, P.  l982.  Harvesting Equipment and Cost Analysis for plantations.  Technical Report.  College of Forest Resources, University of Washington--Mechanical Engineering Division, City Light, Seattle.  5l p. 

 

Schiess, P.  l982.  Evaluation of the whole tree baler and its potential for use in biomass plantations in the Pacific Northwest.  Technical Report, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington-- Mechanical Engineering Division, City Light, Seattle.  58 p. 

 

Schiess, P. and K. Yonaka.  l982.  Evaluation of new concepts in biomass fiber transport.  IN: (Sarkanen and Tillman, ed.) Progress in Biomass Conversion, Vol. III.  Academic Press, N.Y. 

 

Schiess, P. and D. W. Cole.  l98l.  Renovation of wastewater by forest stands.  IN:  (Bledsoe, ed.) Municipal Sewage Waste Application to Pacific Northwest Forest Lands.  Inst. For. Res. No. 4l.  Univ. of Washington, Seattle. 

 

Cole, D. W. and P. Schiess.  l978.  Renovation of wastewater and response of forest ecosystems.  The Pack Forest study.  p. 323-332.  IN: (J. McKim, ed.) Proceeding of the International Symposium on Land Treatment of Wastewater, International Symposium, August, l978; Hanover, N. H.  436 p.

 

Breuer, D. W., D. W. Cole and P. Schiess.  l977.  Nitrogen transformation and leaching associated with wastewater irrigation in Douglas-fir, poplar, grass, and unvegetated systems.  In: (W. E. Sopper ed.) Municipal Wastewater and Sludge Recycling on Forest Land and Disturbed Land.  The Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park. 

 

Cole, D. W. and P. Schiess.  l976.  A study of the interaction of wastewater with forested ecosystems.  Technical Report - Contract DACW73- 73-C-0076.

 

Schiess, P.  l975.  The energy balance of dewatered sludge.  Ph.D. Thesis, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

 

Fritschen, L. J., C. H. Driver, C. A. Avery, J. M. Buffo, R. Kinerson and P. Schiess.  l970.  Dispersion of air tracers into and within a forested area.  Volume 3.  Research and Development Technical Report Grant DA-AMC-28-043-68-G8, of Washington - U. S. Army Electronics Command, Atmo- spheric Sciences Laboratory, For Huachuca, Arizona.  53 p.

 

Fritschen, L. J., C. H. Driver, C. A. Avery, J. M. Buffo, R. Kinerson  and P. Schiess.  l970.  Dispersion of air tracers into and within a forested area.  Volume 2.  Research and Development Technical Report Grant DA-AMC-28-043-68-G8, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington - U. S. Army Electronics Command, Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.  333p.