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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