Alaska's timber harvest and forest products industry, 2005

Jeff M. Halbrook; Todd A. Morgan; Jason P. Brandt; Charles E. Keegan; Thale Dillon; Tara M. Barrett

doi:10.2737/PNW-GTR-787

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Alaska's timber harvest and forest products industry, 2005

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Authors:

Jeff M. Halbrook, Todd A. Morgan, Jason P. Brandt, Charles E. Keegan, Thale Dillon, Tara M. Barrett

Year:

2009

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-GTR-787

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-787. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 30 p

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Abstract

This report traces the flow of timber harvested in Alaska during calendar year 2005, describes the composition and operations of the state's primary forest products industry, and quantifies volumes and uses of wood fiber. Historical wood products industry changes are discussed, as well as trends in timber harvest, production, and sales of primary wood products.

Keywords

Forest economics, lumber production, mill residue, primary forest products, timber-processing capacity

Citation

Halbrook, Jeff M.; Morgan, Todd A.; Brandt, Jason P.; Keegan, Charles E., III; Dillon, Thale; Barrett, Tara M. 2009. Alaska''s timber harvest and forest products industry, 2005. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-787. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 30 p