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Utilization of Beetle-Killed Southern Pine

George Woodson – Prepared under contract with the Forest Service, U.S. Dpearment of Agriculture Forestry Associate Professor, Wood Utilization, School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA.

United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, General Technical Report WO-47.

Contents

Introduction
 
The Southern Pine Resource
 
Southern Pine Beetle Damage
 
Timber Characteristics
  Physical Appearance
  Wood Properties
 
Processing Considerations
  Harvesting and Storage
  Weight Scaling
  Milling and Manufacturing
  Seasoning and Preservation
 
Suitability for Various Products
  Lumber
  Plywood
  Pulp and Paper
  Composite Products
  Specialty Products
  Firewood
 
SAMTAM Utilization Guidelines
 
Conclusions
 
Literature Cited

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