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Oregon State University Research Forests Research Projects

Wood properties and lumber grade thinning recovery

Effects of Thinning on Wood Products

Purpose

To determine the effects of forest stand thinning in Douglas-fir on: (1) Juvenile, mature, and average specific gravity of wood in young-growth. (2) Mechanical strength properties of wood. (3) Wood utilization potential. (4) Knot size; potential value o

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Related Publications
McKimmy, M.D. The Effect of Forest Management Practices on Wood Properties. A Tech Workshop: Juvenile Wood-What does it Mean to Forest Management and Forest Products? FPRS and SAF, Oct 17 and Nov 7, 1985, at Portland, Oregon and Bellingham, Wa 1985
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Researcher
McKimmy, M.D.
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