Dead western white pine: characteristics, product recovery, and problems associated with utilization.

Thomas A. Snellgrove; James M. Cahill

doi:10.2737/PNW-RP-270

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Dead western white pine: characteristics, product recovery, and problems associated with utilization.

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Authors:

Thomas A. Snellgrove, James M. Cahill

Year:

1980

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-RP-270

Source:

Res. Pap. PNW-RP-270. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 72 p. (35 p. and 37 p.)

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Abstract

When a western white pine (Pinus monticola Dougl. ex D. Don) tree dies, it undergoes a series of physical changes. The effects of these changes on product recovery are evaluated. Tabular information and prediction equations provide the tools necessary for using this resource.

Keywords

dead timber, lumber recovery, lumber yield, wood utilization, deterioration (wood), western white pine (dead), Pinus monticola

Citation

Snellgrove, Thomas A.; Cahill, James M. 1980. Dead western white pine: characteristics, product recovery, and problems associated with utilization. Res. Pap. PNW-RP-270. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 72 p. (35 p. and 37 p.)