Thermal Modification Benefits Wood
Thermal modification of wood involves gradually heating it in a chamber – completely devoid of oxygen to prevent combustion – between 410-450 degrees (F)....
State Foresters Propose Stimulus Plan
The National Association of State Foresters, composed of the forestry agency directors in the 50 states, issued a COVID-19 stimulus platform — policy recommendations...
Tigercat Offers New 570 Fixed Harvesting Head
Tigercat has introduced the 570 harvesting head with a fixed wrist for applications where positive control for felling and processing is required.
The 570 fixed...
Israeli Scientists Develop 3D Printer Wood ‘Ink’
Researchers at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University have unveiled a 3D printer “ink” that is capable of producing printed wooden materials.
The technology takes organic wood derivatives...
Wood-Mizer Introduces Entry-Level Bandsaw Blade Sharpener
Wood-Mizer has introduced the entry-level BMS25 bandsaw blade sharpener designed for hobbyists and sawmillers in rural areas. The BMS25 joins the Wood-Mizer range of...
Trade Shows, Meetings Set for 2021
Some forest products industry trade shows and meetings are being scheduled and re-scheduled for 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the U.S.
The...
HDE Dry Kilns Launches Line of Small Kilns
Oregon-based HDE Dry Kilns has launched a new line of small kilns ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 board feet. The company’s small kilns can...
Wood-Mizer Introduces WB2000 Industrial Sawmill
Wood-Mizer introduces the WB2000 high performance industrial sawmill that has been engineered specifically to meet the needs of high-production timber processing markets in North...
Tigercat Develops Niche Skidder
Tigercat has brought a niche skidder to the market, the 612 dual winch skidder. It is specially designed to operate in selective harvesting applications,...
Vilsack Directs Forest Service to Take Bold Action for Forests
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack directed the U.S. Forest Service to take bold actions to restore forests, improve resilience, and address the climate crisis. He...