Michael C. Wiemann, PhD

Treesearch Publications

• Alex Anderson, Michael C. Wiemann, Scott Lyon, Scott Bowe. 2025. Comparing conventional and vacuum kiln-drying of hard maple lumber: board flatness and drying time
• Nancy Falxa Sonti, Jim Westfall, Michael C. Wiemann, Thomas L. Eberhardt. 2025. Influence of site type on wood specific gravity and ash content for urban-grown hardwoods
• Scott Lyon, Collin Buntrock, Michael C. Wiemann, Scott Bowe. 2024. Effects of end coatings on defects during air-drying of lumber
• Ravo Nantenaina Ramanantsialonina, Ninah Andrianasolo Sandratriniaina, Bakolimalala Rakouth, Michael C. Wiemann, Bako Harisoa Ravaomanalina. 2024. Comparative anatomy of young stems and leaves of 16 Dalbergia species (Fabaceae) from Madagascar and their taxonomic significance
• Ravo Nantenaina Ramanantsialonina, Simon Crameri, Ninah Andrianasolo Sandratriniaina, Michael C. Wiemann, John C. Hermanson, Bakolimalala Rakouth, Bako Harisoa. Ravaomanalina. 2023. Comparative wood anatomy of 16 Malagasy Dalbergia species (Fabaceae) using multivariate techniques
• Ninah Andrianasolo Sandratriniaina, Ravo Nantenaina Ramanantsialonina, Bakolimalala Rakouth, Michael C. Wiemann, John C. Hermanson, Bako Harisoa. Ravaomanalina. 2023. Young stem and leaf anatomy of 15 Malagasy-endemic Diospyros species (Ebenaceae): taxonomic implications
• Ninah Andrianasolo Sandratriniaina, Ravo Nantenaina Ramanantsialonina, Bakolimalala Rakouth, Porter P. Lowry, Michael C. Wiemann, John C. Hermanson, Bako Harisoa. Ravaomanalina. 2022. Comparative wood anatomy of 15 Malagasy Diospyros species (Ebenaceae)
• Scott Lyon, Scott Bowe, Michael C. Wiemann. 2021. Understanding vacuum drying technologies for commercial lumber
• Scott Lyon, Scott Bowe, Michael C. Wiemann. 2021. Comparing vacuum drying and conventional drying effects on the coloration of hard maple lumber
• Michael C. Wiemann. 2021. Chapter 2: Characteristics and availability of commercially important woods
• Rene J. Carmona, Michael C. Wiemann, Pieter Baas, Cristobal Barros, Gabriela D. Chavarria, Pamela J. McClure, Edgard O. Espinoza. 2020. Forensic identification of CITES Appendix I Cupressaceae using anatomy and mass spectrometry
• Rachel A. Arango, Vina Yang, Stan Lebow, Patricia K. Lebow, Michael C. Wiemann, Megan Grejczyk, Patrick DeWald. 2020. Variation in mold susceptibility among hardwood species under laboratory conditions
• Sindhu Krishnankutty, Hannah Nadel, Adam Taylor, Michael C. Wiemann, Yunke Wu, Steven Lingafelter, Scott Myers, Ann M. Ray. 2020. Identification of tree genera used in the construction of solid wood-packaging materials that arrived at U.S ports infested with live wood-boring insects
• Jim Westfall, Nancy Falxa Sonti, Michael C. Wiemann, Thomas L. Eberhardt, Chi-Leung So. 2020. Urban tree specific gravity and ash content: A case study from Baltimore, Maryland USA
• Robert A. Dull, John R. Southon, Steffen Kutterolf, Kevin J. Anchukaitis, Armin Freundt, David B. Wahl, Payson Sheets, Paul Amaroli, Walter Hernandez, Michael C. Wiemann, Clive Oppenheimer. 2019. Radiocarbon and geologic evidence reveal Ilopango volcano as source of the colossal ‘mystery’ eruption of 539/40 CE
• N. Schmitz, M. Boner, M.T. Cervera, M. Chavesta, R. Cronn, B. Degen, V. Deklerck, C. Diaz-Sala, E. Dormontt, M. Ekué, E.O. Espinoza, P.  Gasson, D. Gehl, M. Gehre, V. Haag, J.C. Hermanson, E.  Honorio-Coronado, G. Koch, C. Lancaster, F. Lens, E.P. Liendo-Hoyos, S. Martínez-Jarquín, R. Montenegro, K. Paredes-Villanueva, T. Pastore, T. Ramananantoandro, V.T. Rauber-Coradin, H. Ravaomanalina, G. Rees, A.M. Sebbenn, N. Tysklind, M. Vlam, C. Watkinson, Michael C. Wiemann. 2019. General sampling guide for timber tracking
• Heather McKillop, George Harlow, April Sievert, C. Wayne Smith, Michael C. Wiemann. 2019. Demystifying jadeite: an underwater Maya discovery at Ek Way Nal, Belize
• Nele Schmitz, Céline Blanc-Jolivet, Markus Boner, María Teresa Cervera, Manuel Chavesta, Richard Cronn, Bernd Degen, Victor Deklerck, Carmen Diaz-Sala, Eleanor Dormontt, Marius Ekué, Edgard O. Espinoza, Peter Gasson, David Gehl, Matthias Gehre, Volker Haag, John C. Hermanson, Eurídice Honorio-Coronado, Gerald Koch, Cady Lancaster, Fredric Lens, Estephanie Patricia Liendo-Hoyos, Sandra Martínez-Jarquín, Rolando Montenegro, Kathelyn Paredes-Villanueva, Tereza Pastore, Tahiana Ramananantoandro, Vera T. Rauber-Coradin, Harisoa Ravaomanalina, Gareth Rees, Alexandre Magno Sebbenn, Niklas Tysklind, Mart Vlam, Charlie Watkinson, Michael C. Wiemann. 2019. General sampling guide for timber tracking: How to collect reference samples for timber identification
• Robert P. Long, Michael C. Wiemann, Thomas Kuster. 2018. The Frequency and Anatomical Characteristics of Anomalous Dark Rings in Black Cherry, and Their Relation to Cherry Scallop Shell Moth Defoliations
• Thomas M. Gorman, David E. Kretschmann, David W. Green, Michael C. Wiemann. 2018. Effect of site characteristics on juvenile wood transition in lodgepole pine in the inland northwest
• Erik L. Gulbranson, Bonnie F. Jacobs, William C. Hockaday, Michael C. Wiemann, Lauren A. Michel, Kaylee Richards, John W. Kappelman. 2017. Nitrogen-fixing symbiosis inferred from stable isotope analysis of fossil tree rings from the Oligocene of Ethiopia
• Philip D. Evans, Ignacio A. Mundo, Michael C. Wiemann, Gabriela D. Chavarria, Pamela J. McClure, Doina Voin, Edgard O. Espinoza. 2017. Identification of selected CITES-protected Araucariaceae using DART TOFMS
• Shan Gao, Xiping Wang, Michael C. Wiemann, Brian Brashaw, Robert J. Ross, Lihai Wang. 2017. A critical analysis of methods for rapid and nondestructive determination of wood density in standing trees
• Michael C. Wiemann, Edgard O. Espinoza. 2017. Species verification of Dalbergia nigra and Dalbergia spruceana samples in the wood collection of the Forest Products Laboratory
• Edgard O. Espinoza, Michael C. Wiemann, Josefina Barajas-Morales, Gabriela D. Chavarria, Pamela J. McClure. 2015. Forensic Analysis of Cites-Protected Dalbergia Timber from the Americas
• Michael C. Wiemann, Mark Knaebe, Scott Bowe. 2014. Drying Temperature to Reduce Oxidative Discoloration in Soft Maple
• Michael C. Wiemann, G. Bruce Williamson. 2014. Wood Specific Gravity Variation with Height and Its Implications for Biomass Estimation
• Michael C. Wiemann, G. Bruce Williamson. 2013. Biomass Determination Using Wood Specific Gravity from Increment Cores
• Michael C. Wiemann, G. Bruce Williamson. 2012. Testing a Novel Method to Approximate Wood Specific Gravity of Trees
• G. Bruce Williamson, Michael C. Wiemann. 2012. Testing a Novel Method to Approximate Wood Specific Gravity of Trees
• Michael C. Wiemann, James P. Geaghan, G. Bruce Williamson. 2012. Radial wood Allocation in Schizolobium Parahyba
• Robert P. Long, David W. Trimpey, Michael C. Wiemann, Susan L. Stout. 2012. Anomalous dark growth rings in black cherry
• G. Bruce Williamson, Michael C. Wiemann. 2012. Density and Specific Gravity Metrics in Biomass Research
• Michael C. Wiemann, Flavio Ruffinatto. 2012. Separation of Dalbergia stevensonii from Dalbergia tucurensis
• G. Bruce Williamson, Michael C. Wiemann. 2011. Age versus size determination of radial variation in wood specific gravity : lessons from eccentrics
• Michael C. Wiemann, Mark Knaebe, Scott A. Bowe. 2011. Optimum drying temperature to prevent oxidative stain in soft maple
• David E. Kretschmann, Victoria Herian, Michael C. Wiemann, Harry A. Alden, Steve P. Verrill. 2011. Concerns about a variance approach to X-ray diffractometric estimation of microfibril angle in wood
• Steve P. Verrill, David E. Kretschmann, Victoria Herian, Michael C. Wiemann, Harry A. Alden. 2010. Concerns about a variance approach to the X-ray diffractometric estimation of microfibril angle in wood
• Michael C. Wiemann. 2010. Characteristics and availability of commercially important woods
• Michael C. Wiemann, G. Bruce Williamson. 2010. Measuring wood specific gravity, correctly
• Michael C. Wiemann, Bruce G. Williamson. 2010. Age-dependent radial increases in wood specific gravity of tropical pioneers in Costa Rica
• Michael C. Wiemann, Richard Bergman, Mark Knaebe, Scott A. Bowe. 2009. Exploring methods for prevention of oxidative stain in soft maple
• David L. Dilcher, Elizabeth A. Kowalski, Michael C. Wiemann, Luis Felipe Hinojosa, Terry A. Lott. 2009. A climatic and taxonomic comparison between leaf litter and standing vegetation from a Florida swamp woodland
• Michael C. Wiemann, Mark Knaebe. 2008. Factors affecting oxidative stain in soft maple (Acer rubrum L.)
• Michael C. Wiemann, David E. Kretschmann, Alan W. Rudie, Bruce A. Kimball, Sherwood B. Idso. 2008. Long-term effects of elevated carbon dioxide on sour orange tree specific gravity and anatomy
• Roger Moya Roque, Manuel Morales Salazar, Michael C. Wiemann, Luis Poveda Alvarez. 2007. Wood anatomy of Pleodendron costaricense (Canellaceae) from Southern Pacific, Costa Rica
• David E. Kretschmann, Jerrold Winandy, Carol A. Clausen, Michael C. Wiemann, Richard Bergman, Roger M. Rowell, John I. Zerbe, James Beecher, Robert H. White, David B. McKeever. 2007. Wood
• David E. Kretschmann, James W. Evans, Michael C. Wiemann, Alan Rudie, Bruce A. Kimball, Sherwood B. Idso. 2007. Long-term effects of elevated carbon dioxide concentration on sour orange wood specific gravity, modulus of elasticity, and microfibril angle
• Michael C. Wiemann, Mark Knaebe. 2007. Reduction of Oxidative Stain in Ochoó (Hura crepitans L.) = Reducción de la Mancha de Oxidación en Ochoó (Hura crepitans L.)
• Michael C. Wiemann, David W. Green. 2007. Estimating Janka hardness from specific gravity for tropical and temperate species
• E. A. Wheeler, Steven R. Manchester, Michael C. Wiemann. 2006. Eocene woods of central Oregon
• Roland Hernandez, Michael C. Wiemann. 2006. Lumber processing in selected sawmills in Durango and Oaxaca, Mexico
• Regis B. Miller, Michael C. Wiemann. 2006. Separation of Dalbergia nigra from Dalbergia spruceana
• Bonnie F. Jacobs, Neil Tabor, Mulugeta Feseha, Aaron Pan, John Kappelman, Tab Rasmussen, William Sanders, Michael C. Wiemann, Jeff Crabaugh, Juan Leandro Garcia Massini. 2005. Oligocene terrestrial strata of northwestern Ethiopia : a preliminary report on paleoenvironments and paleontology
• Michael C. Wiemann, Thomas M. Schuler, John E. Baumgras. 2004. Effects of uneven-aged and diameter-limit management on West Virginia tree and wood quality
• Sally P. Horn, Robert L. Sanford, David Dilcher, Terry A. Lott, Paul R. Renne, Michael C. Wiemann, Duane Cozadd, Orlando Vargas. 2003. Pleistocene plant fossils in and near La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
• John Kappelman, D. Tab Rasmussen, William J. Sanders, Mulugeta Feseha, Thomas Down, Peter Copeland, Jeff Crabaugh, John Fleagle, Michelle Glantz, Adam Gordon, Bonnie Jacobs, Murat Maga, Kathleen Muldoon, Aaron Pan, Lydia Pyne, Brian Richmond, Timothy Ryan, Erik R. Seiffert, Sevket San, Lawrence Todd, Michael C. Wiemann, Alisa Winkler. 2003. Oligocene mammals from Ethiopia and faunal exchange between Afro-Arabia and Eurasia

Data and Tools

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  Silvics of North America

  https://research.fs.usda.gov/products/dataandtools/silvics-north-america

• Louisiana State University, Ph.D., Botany, 1990
• State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, M.S., Wood Products Engineering, 1976
• North Carolina State University, B.S., Wood Technology, 1968
• Paul Smith's College, A.A.S., Forestry, 1966