Project Shows Low Value Tamarack Is a Marketable Product
By June Breneman for the Natural Resources Research Institute From wildfires to drought, U.S. forests face multiple threats. In Minnesota, where the forest products industry ranks as one of the top five manufacturing sectors, climate change and the Eastern larch...
Taking the Long Road: Studying Timber Bridge Service Life
Results of this study found that timber is a durable option for primary structural members in highway bridges. Timber bridges are a much larger part of the U.S. transportation system than many people realize. In fact, one-third of the states have more than 500...Virginia Tech Studies the Relationship of Mineral Stain in Red Oak to Growth Site Characteristics
The potential presence of mineral stain can make it difficult to accurately assess the value of any particular stand of red oak trees. The “Red Oak” classification for lumber and veneer is comprised of seventeen tree species; these species currently account for the...Drying Pallets and Keeping Them Dry Help Prevent Mold from Occurring
Fan Sheds, Chemical Dip Treatments Effective Combination for Controlling Mold Mold growing on newly manufactured wood pallets is becoming less tolerated by many customers. Increasingly they are sending back trailer-loads of pallets that have mold growing on them and...Perception Undergirds Conflict, Says Activist
Smurfit-Stone Employee Honored for Activism on Behalf of Forest Products Industry One of the most important battles the forest products industry faces today is in our national forests, according to a leading activist on behalf of the industry. “The largest battle we...