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Pb1772 A Hardwood Log Grading Handbook, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

A good understanding of log valuation will help landowners, loggers, log buyers and saw millers agree on the fair value for a load of logs. This handbook briefly summarizes common log grading rules for hardwoods. Basic concepts in log scaling, lumber grading and log bucking optimization are also discussed because each of these topics relates to log grading.

W234 Communicating The Green Advantages Of Wood To Your Customers, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

This publication summarizes the favorable environmental profile of wood and shows how this information can be included in communications with customers. It is intended primarily as an aid to wood products manufacturers, but will also be of interest to architects, policy makers and anyone with concern for how his or her materials choices impact the environment.

W227 Tree Growth Characteristics, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

Trees are fascinating. The largest of all woody plants, they have well-defined stems that support a crown of leaves. The growth form varies by species and can be categorized. This publication has been created to provide professional foresters, arborists, students, Extension personnel, advanced homeowners and others a general understanding of how trees grow. Specifics will include primary vs. secondary growth, allocation of photosynthate, shoot growth patterns and crown shape.

W228 Wood Products Information - Test Of A Sodium Carbonate-Based Mold Control Spray On Wood, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

The sodium carbonate-based solution that we tested did not provide good mold inhibition in a severe, standardized test.

Eliminating the warm, wet conditions that lead to mold remains the best option for preventing the growth on mold on wood.

Pb1783 Site Preparation And Competition Control Guidelines For Hardwood Tree Plantings, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

Establishing a successful hardwood planting requires attention to several key elements, including proper species selection, seedling quality, proper planting technique, and short- and long-term control of competing vegetation. This publication addresses these aspects of successful hardwood plantation establishment and maintenance, with special emphasis on controlling competing vegetation. The latter is best achieved through the combined effects of proper tree density management, proper use of groundcovers and pro-active herbicide prescriptions.

Unfortunately, controlling weeds, particularly broadleaf weeds, in hardwood plantings is difficult once weeds become established. Preventing weed problems before they occur is the key to successful competition control. The use of …

W217 The Business Of Carbon Credit Trading For Forest Landowners, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

The 21st century is ushering in an indisputable shift toward green. Many businesses large and small, across disciplines, spanning the globe, are reconfiguring their mode of operation to meet the prospect of emerging green (ecosystem) markets. Carbon credit trading is an emerging ecosystem market from which some forest landowners may profit. This market could become sizeable if federal or state governments intervene to set mandatory targets for carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction. It could also become less significant as industries change to be more successful in lowering their carbon emissions.

W214 Wood Products Information - Wood Pellets - An Introduction To Their Production And Use, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

Wood pellets are compressed wood particles that are used as fuel. Pellets are already commonly used in some areas of the country, but they are growing in popularity as the cost of primary fuels increases and concerns about global climate change build.

This fact sheet is a short introduction to wood pellets and will be helpful to those who are interested in using or producing wood pellet fuel. The advantages of wood pellets and how pellets are made and used are discussed.

Pb1780 Conducting A Simple Timber Inventory, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

This publication is an introduction to the terminology and methodology of timber inventory. The publication should allow non-professionals to communicate effectively with forestry professionals regarding timber inventories. The reader is not expected to have any prior knowledge of the techniques or tools necessary for measuring forests.

The publication is in two sections. The first part provides background information, definitions and a general introduction to timber inventory. The second part contains step-by-step instructions for carrying out a timber inventory.

Pb1779 Wood Plastic Composites - A Primer, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

Forestry, Trees, and Timber

Wood plastic composite is a relatively new material that has many potential uses. The markets for WPC decking lumber have been expanding recently and new applications are being pursued. Door and window components, deck handrails and fencing are other markets for the WPC industry. The flexibility of manufacturing methods and product performance attributes provide the potential for a variety of new markets.

This publication is intended as an introduction to wood plastic composite technology for those people who are interested in WPC technology and their applications.

Volume 6, Number 1 (2009), Ut Institute Of Agriculture

Tennessee Land, Life and Science Magazine

Issue Highlights:

• Innovations in Learning

Volume 6, Number 2 (2009), Ut Institute Of Agriculture

Tennessee Land, Life and Science Magazine

Issue Highlights:

• Developing Safer Sports Turfs