Events

51st Annual Hardwood Log, Lumber, and Tree Grading Workshop

The Louisiana Tech University School of Forestry's 51st Annual Hardwood Log, Lumber, and Tree Grading Workshop is scheduled for March 14-17, 2006. This workshop is designed to present a working knowledge of the NHLA hardwood lumber grading rules and the USDA Forest Service log grading system and its relationship to lumber grades and product utilization. Attendees will learn to recognize external defect indicators and their importance in hardwood logs, as well as the basics of grading hardwood lumber. The application of log grading to standing timber will also be covered. The course is designed to assist those involved in the hardwood lumber industry (mill owners, sawyers, edger operators, inspectors, sales and office personnel), those involved in timber management (forestry technicians, foresters, refuge managers, and private landowners), and other interested persons. Participants may also earn continuing education credits from the Society of American Foresters, 24 CFE credits (Category I), or from the Louisiana Forestry Association/Louisiana Logger’s Council, 24 CLE credits. The registration fee is $450 per person. Further information can be obtained from Dr. Mark D. Gibson, Workshop Coordinator, by calling 318-257-4985, sending an email to mgibson@latech.edu, or writing to the School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University, PO Box 10138, Ruston, LA 71272-0045.