An Evaluation of the Grades and Value of Red Alder Lumber in Southeast Alaska

An Evaluation of the Grades and Value of Red Alder Lumber in Southeast Alaska
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Synopsis An Evaluation of the Grades and Value of Red Alder Lumber in Southeast Alaska by : Allen M. Brackley

Many stands in southeast Alaska harvested since 1950, especially where there has been a high degree of disturbance of mineral soil, have regenerated to red alder (Alnus rubra Bong.) and are now approaching maturity. The availability of red alder raises questions addressed in this study about the recovery of lumber from this resource. Information in this study was obtained from trees estimated to be 46 years old on a site outside of Ketchikan. Rates of recovery using a thin-kerf portable band mill were higher than those reported by larger production mills in Washington and Oregon. Grade yields of the Alaska material are comparable to those attained in other regions. This study determined that there were no significant differences in material characteristics that would set this Alaska log resource apart from red alder in the other regions of North America. The potential value of the products is sufficient to allow production in Alaska for use in the manufacturing of value-added products within the state or shipment of finished lumber to domestic or export markets.

Developing Estimates of Potential Demand for Renewable Wood Energy Products in Alaska

Developing Estimates of Potential Demand for Renewable Wood Energy Products in Alaska
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 38
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ISBN-10 : 9781437940008
ISBN-13 : 1437940005
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Synopsis Developing Estimates of Potential Demand for Renewable Wood Energy Products in Alaska by : Allen M. Brackley

This report is concerned with the existing volumes of renewable wood energy products (RWEP) currently used in Alaska and the potential demand for RWEP for residential and community heating projects in the state. By using peak prices from the fall of 2008, the potential value of a British thermal unit (Btu) from various fuels has been calculated to identify those situations where wood-based fuels are economically competitive or advantageous when compared with alternative fuel sources. If fuel oil prices increase to the levels experienced in 2008, there would be a strong economic incentive to convert heating systems to use solid wood fuels. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find report.

Report

Report
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Total Pages : 536
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015069567942
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Synopsis Report by : Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station (Portland, Or.)

Annual Report

Annual Report
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Total Pages : 102
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ISBN-10 : MINN:31951D02186987O
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Synopsis Annual Report by : University of Alaska Fairbanks. Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station