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High-quality Wood from Low-quality Trees (PDF)
Describes new, cost-effective, and ecologically-friendly ways to improve use of the significant volume of low-quality trees growing in Northeast forests. Describes different tree uses, sawing and drying methods, and ideal lumber dimensions. Includes references for further reading. 8 pages, BR 1393, 2002.

Lumber Drying (PDF)
Describes how wood and water interact, basic wood drying concepts and methods, and why to dry wood. Discusses indoor humidity variation and lumber storage, includes references for further reading. 8 pages, BR 1391, 2000.

Proctor Maple Research Center

UVM Extension Maple

UVM Extension Forestry

Stewardship of the Urban Landscape (SOUL)

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