April 21, 2009
Workshop gives participants hands-on experience with tree evaluation
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Ever wondered how a tree's quality is determined or the grade of a log is found? Find out May 5 and 6 at the Hardwood Log, Lumber and Tree Grading Workshop at the Southern-Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center in Jasper."This workshop is intended to give people a better appreciation of standing timber value," said Dan Cassens, Purdue professor of forestry and natural resources.
The May 5 session runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and includes talks on the fundamentals of hardwood lumber, log and tree grading; log and tree values; and cutting of study trees.
The May 6 session runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and provides attendees with an opportunity to put into practice what they learned the previous day. The study trees will be sawed into lumber and a market value applied to that lumber
"When it comes time to decide which trees we cut down, the class gets to pick," Cassens said.
The workshop fee is $150, and registration can be completed by contacting Cassens at 765- 494-3644.
In addition to the May 5-6 workshop, a Hardwood Lumber Grading and Manufacturing Workshop is scheduled for May 7 at the Jasper Inn.
"The workshop will focus on the grading of lumber and review of the National Hardwood Lumber Association grading rules," Cassens said.
The one-day event is geared toward people who handle, buy or sell lumber. The cost to attend is $95 and registration can also be completed by contacting Cassens.
Writer: Ashley Bechman, (765) 494-8402, aabechma@purdue.edu
Source: Dan Cassens, (765) 494-3644, dcassens@purdue.edu
Ag Communications: (765) 494-8415;
Steve Leer, sleer@purdue.edu
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