Resources for Wood Products
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Measuring Site Index | Site index (SI) is a measurement commonly used by
foresters to describe the productivity of a site. Typically
this measurement is used to describe sites growing
well-stocked even-aged forests. Site index is the average
height of the dominant1 and codominant2 trees on the
site, at a given age (base age). Typically, the base age for
hardwoods and white pine in Virginia is 50 years, while
the base age for loblolly pine is 25 years. For example, a
SI of 75, base age 50, means that the average height of
the dominant and codominant trees on a site will be 75
feet when they are 50 years old (SI50=75). The higher the
SI, the higher the site productivity (trees will grow faster
than on a site with a lower SI). |
Apr 30, 2020 | 2812-1028 (CNRE-96NP) | ||
Measuring Site Index | Site index (SI) is a measurement commonly used by
foresters to describe the productivity of a site. Typically
this measurement is used to describe sites growing
well-stocked even-aged forests. Site index is the average
height of the dominant1 and codominant2 trees on the
site, at a given age (base age). Typically, the base age for
hardwoods and white pine in Virginia is 50 years, while
the base age for loblolly pine is 25 years. For example, a
SI of 75, base age 50, means that the average height of
the dominant and codominant trees on a site will be 75
feet when they are 50 years old (SI50=75). The higher the
SI, the higher the site productivity (trees will grow faster
than on a site with a lower SI). |
Apr 30, 2020 | 2812-1028 (CNRE-96NP) | ||
Lean Thinking: Examples and Applications in the Wood Products Industry | Lean thinking is a process focused on increasing the value added to products and services and the reduction of waste. The term “lean,” coined by Womack during one of his visits to the Japanese carmaker Toyota in the early 1980s (Womack and Jones 2003), has become the universally accepted term for increasing value and reducing waste. |
Nov 6, 2023 | 420-002 (CNRE-33P) | ||
Pensamiento Lean: Ejemplos y Aplicaciones en la Industria de Productos de Madera (Lean Thinking: Examples and Applications in the Wood Products Industry) | Nov 6, 2023 | 420-002S (CNRE-33S) | |||
Design and Operation of a Solar-Heated Dry Kiln | Lumber is usually dried to a
specific moisture content prior
to further manufacturing or use.
The amount of water in wood
is usually expressed as moisture
content and can be directly measured
or calculated. The moisture
content of wood is defined as
the ratio of the weight of water
in wood to the dry weight of the
wood material. While lumber
can be air-dried, the humidity
in most localities prevents the lumber from reaching the
moisture content required for the stability needed for
interior use. A dry kiln is required to dry lumber to the
necessary final moisture content and does so fairly rapidly.
This publication discusses the design and operation
of a solar-heated lumber dry kiln that is designed to be
inexpensive to construct and simple to operate. |
Dec 8, 2020 | 420-030 (ANR-121P) | ||
Consider Logging Residue Needs for BMP Implementation When Harvesting Biomass for Energy | Utilization of woody biomass for energy has increased
substantially in Virginia. While there are a number of
definitions for biomass, woody biomass from forest harvesting
operations typically refers to logging residues
such as limbs, tops, and other unmerchantable material
that would otherwise be left behind on-site after the logging
operation is complete. Logging residues are typically
chipped and then transported to facilities where
they are used for fuel. Biomass harvesting in Virginia
most commonly occurs on integrated harvesting operations
where roundwood and biomass are harvested and
utilized at the same time in a single operation. |
Dec 13, 2019 | ANR-108NP | ||
Effectiveness of Temporary Stream Crossing Closure Techniques Forest Operations Research Highlights | Protection of water quality is a critical component of forest harvesting operations. Virginia’s silvicultural water quality law (§10.1-1181.1 through 10.1-1181.7) prohibits excessive sedimentation of streams as a result of silvicultural operations. Virginia’s logging businesses invest substantial resources implementing BMPs to protect water quality. The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is responsible for enforcing this law and inspects all logging operations to ensure protection of water quality. |
Dec 13, 2019 | ANR-110NP | ||
All-Age Management, Demonstration Woodlot | Many forest owners value their forest for wildlife habitat, recreation,
and aesthetics. Given accurate information, many want to manage their
woodlot using sound silviculture but clear-cutting as a regeneration
method may not be visually acceptable. While a profitable timber harvest
is of interest, a visually pleasing residual stand may be more important.
To meet this objective, Stand D1 of the SVAREC forests was selected to
demonstrate All-Age Management using group selection silviculture and
individual thinning of select trees to create four age classes. |
Sep 12, 2019 | ANR-132NP (CNRE-70NP) | ||
Thinning Hardwoods, Demonstration Woodlot | Most forest owners value their forest for wildlife habitat, recreation and aesthetics. Given accurate
information, they may manage their woodlot to achieve these and other goals using sound silviculture. Thinning over-stocked woodlots is one silvicultural management tool. Thinning can modify spacing and diversity of species to meet desired goals which may include timber, wildlife, aesthetics and more. Thinning also improves woodlot vigor by removing over-mature, suppressed, defective or weakened trees. To meet theses objective, Stand D2 was selected for a thinning research & demonstration site. |
Sep 12, 2019 | ANR-133NP (CNRE-69NP) | ||
Business Management Practices for Small to Medium Sized Forest Products Firms | One of the most exciting and frightening choices an individual can make is to start a small business. Yet this entrepreneurial spirit is the backbone of our economy and the free enterprise system that drives many individuals to great success. From Henry Ford to Frederick Weyerhaeuser, individuals with a good idea can help shape a nation. This book is written to provide the information you will need to start your small forest products company. However, business planning is not what you really want to do.If you are like most entrepreneurs, you have a product or service in mind and want to sell it without a lot of formal planning in mind. |
Nov 2, 2020 | ANR-160P | ||
New market idea: Selling woody materials from landscaping projects to craft industry | Jun 30, 2021 | ANR-215NP | |||
The Virginia Tech –U.S. Forest ServiceJanuary 2017 Housing Commentary: Section I | Apr 3, 2017 | ANR-258NP | |||
The Virginia Tech –U.S. Forest Service January 2017 Housing Commentary: Section II | Apr 3, 2017 | ANR-259NP | |||
Regional Forest Harvest Characteristics across Virginia | May 17, 2022 | ANR-264NP | |||
The Virginia Tech –U.S. Forest ServiceFebruary 2017 Housing Commentary: Section I | Apr 28, 2017 | ANR-265NP | |||
The Virginia Tech –U.S. Forest ServiceFebruary 2017 Housing Commentary: Section II | Apr 28, 2017 | ANR-266NP | |||
The Virginia Tech –U.S. Forest Service, March 2017 Housing Commentary: Section I | May 23, 2017 | ANR-269NP | |||
Wood Identification for Species Native to Virginia | This publication provides information on how to identify the wood of several species common to Virginia using a hand-magnifying lens. It includes a wood identification key for some common Virginia species, a list of key species characteristics, and a list of companies that sell wood identification sample sets. |
Oct 16, 2024 | ANR-64P (CNRE-185P) | ||
Lean at Hardwood Lumber Inc. | Jun 27, 2022 | ANR-226 | |||
The Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service September 2017 Housing Commentary: Section I | Dec 13, 2017 | CNRE-1NP | |||
A Summary of Logging Business Responsibilities Related to Wage and Hour Rules and OSHA Regulations in Virginia | Dec 21, 2021 | CNRE-135NP | |||
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels Fact Sheet | Feb 21, 2022 | CNRE-143NP | |||
The Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service October 2017 Housing Commentary: Section I | Jan 4, 2018 | CNRE-3NP | |||
The Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service October 2017 Housing Commentary: Section II | Jan 4, 2018 | CNRE-4NP | |||
Analysis of Financial Statements Using Ratios | May 10, 2019 | CNRE-43P | |||
Glue-Laminated Timber | May 9, 2022 | CNRE-151NP | |||
Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) | May 9, 2022 | CNRE-152NP | |||
Paneles de Madera Cruzada (CLT) (Cross-Laminated Timber) | May 9, 2022 | CNRE-153NP | |||
Madera Laminada Engomada (Glulam) (Glue-Laminated Timber) | May 9, 2022 | CNRE-154NP | |||
Madera Estructural Compuesta (SCL) (Structural Composite Lumber (SCL)) | May 9, 2022 | CNRE-155NP | |||
An Overview of Forest Carbon Credit Programs in Virginia | Woodland owners increasingly hear about opportunities to earn income by participating in emerging forest carbon markets. This publication provides an overview of these markets and introduces the carbon credit programs operating in Virginia. This information is intended to help Virginia’s woodland owners decide if taking part in a forest carbon credit program is a good fit for their management objectives. |
Apr 10, 2024 | CNRE-177P |