Abstract
The value added in producing both factory lumber and structural lumber from yellow-poplar logs of various sizes and grades was calculated to determine if marginal logs existed for either product type. For all log grades and sizes, the production of factory lumber resulted in positive value-added percents. In almost all cases, the factory lumber produced substantially greater value-added percents than those realized in producing structural lumber. Small diameter logs were the most feasible for producing structural lumber and negative value-added percents were usually observed with larger logs. Yellow-poplar structural lumber appears to be competitive with some grades of Douglas-fir and conventionally sawn southern pine. Five-year value-added trends indicate that this competitive position is likely to improve with time.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 22-26 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Forest Products Journal |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - Sep 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Forestry
- General Materials Science
- Plant Science