Table of contentsIncreased Competitiveness of the Forest Products Industry in West Virginia Through Applied Research at the WVU Appalachian Hardwood Center
What is the AHC?
Three Primary Goal Areas
Applied Research Focus at AHC
Current Research
Regional Log & Lumber Yield Initiative
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Or, Is Your Approach to Profitability Based on Something Else?
If you want to be profitable based on selecting winning logs, then you need to understand the relationship between:
Red Oak Lumber Grade Yields For No. 1 Grade Logs – An Example
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Log and Mill Data
Log Characteristics
Analysis
Web-Based Program Flow
Application Start Page
Benchmarking Reports
Cooperators
Small Sawmill Lumber Edging Efficiency in West Virginia
Top Face Surface Measure
Top Face Grade Loss
Phytosanitation Regulations
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Why is this of concern to WV?
What are we doing?
Skidding Logs with Synthetic Rope
Skidding Logs with Synthetic Rope Benefits
Oak in OSB
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Merchandizing Pulpwood in West Virginia: Attainable Lumber Yields
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Vigorous Reclamation of Log Landings and Skid Trails Using Native Vegetation
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Dozer-Seeder
AHC Cooperators
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