Making the Most of Beetle-Killed Trees

Assessing Wood Utilization Options for Urban Trees Infected by Invasive Species is a comprehensive manual that can be used by professionals. Forest Service Snapshot: New manual gives land managers a variety of options for beetle-killed trees

Summary:  Forest Service researchers and their partners have developed a user-friendly guide that focuses on how best to use wood obtained from trees that were infected by invasive species, especially the emerald ash borer. Assessing Wood Utilization Options for Urban Trees Infected by Invasive Species is a comprehensive manual that can be used by professionals when assessing use options for bug-killed trees. The publication includes a summary of the technical viability of using these materials for value-added products in a variety of applications, and will be useful to urban foresters, municipalities, and local industries looking for ways to use beetle-killed trees.	Princpal Investigator(s):   Ross, Robert J. Research Location:  FPL Forest Service Partners:  Northeastern Area, State and Private Forestry External Partners:  Forest Products Society University of Minnesota Duluth Fiscal Year: 2012 Highlight ID: 23
Related Research Emphasis Areas: Woody Biomass Utilization
Resources: Wood Utilization Options for Urban Trees Infested by Invasive Species (publication)

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