Bark And Its Possible Uses

J. M. Harkin; J. W. Rowe

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Bark And Its Possible Uses

Informally Refereed

Authors:

J. M. Harkin, J. W. Rowe

Year:

1971

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

(Research note FPL ; 091):56 p.

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Abstract

What to do with bark is a major question facing the wood conversion industries. Optimum utilization of bark residues demands appreciation of the complexity of bark and the extreme variation in chemical and physical properties between barks of different wood species. This report discusses bark structure, past and present utilization, and methods of upgrading bark both physically and chemically for increased utilization. Pertinent literature citations and continuing bibliographic sources of information on bark are included. Appended directories indicate sources of technical assistance and utilization equipment.

Keywords

Waste woo, Waste disposa, Waste utilizatio, Compost, Bar, Charcoa, Mulches, Review article

Citation

Harkin, J. M.; Rowe, J. W. 1971. Bark And Its Possible Uses. (Research note FPL ; 091):56 p.