Professor SUNY ESF Syracuse, New York, United States
Our findings suggest ample room for improvement in the official USFS grading system for Eastern White Pine, potentially guided by the incorporation of quantification of black knots and consideration of the influence of the live crown, factors which we found to significantly impact lumber grade and value recovery.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the presentation, participants will understand the importance of Eastern White Pine to the forest products industry of the Northeast US and how improvements in management can improve its economic contributions in the future.
Upon completion of the presentation, participants will learn key stem and log traits that contribute to Eastern White Pine lumber grade recovery that can potentially be relevant and transferable to conifer species in their respective regions.
