Grading hardwood trees

Abstract

Tree grading provides a way to evaluate the quality characteristics and value of standing hardwood trees. This is important because the differences in price between high-quality and low-quality end products can be very large. Since hardwood timber varies greatly in quality and value among species, within species, and even within specific geographic areas, timber producers and buyers know that an accurate tree grading system is an objective way to account for quality variation and provide a basis for negotiation between buyers and sellers.

Parent Publication

• Central hardwood notes

Citation

Brisbin, Robert L. 1989. Grading hardwood trees. In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Central hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 7.03