Utilization and Marketing Opportunities for Alberta Aspen Solid Wood Products PDF Download

Author: Eugene M. Wengert
Publisher: Canada-Alberta Forest Resource Development Agreement
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Category : Aspen
Languages : en
Pages : 116

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Book Description
Aspen is an underutilized resource in Alberta because of its poor economic potential for use in most wood products using conventional processing techniques. The poor economics arise because of poor management practices leading to excessive cull in the harvested logs, poor product choices, and poor processing methods. This report considers the aspen resource and its potential for utilization to manufacture a variety of wood products, including utility lumber, construction lumber, pallet parts, furniture dimension parts, veneer, fuel, and a variety of residue uses. This report is a summary of published and unpublished information from both Canada and the U.S.