In forestry, understanding wood variability and quality is key to producing high-quality lumber and fiber products. A new study by Dr. Sameen Raut and Dr. Joe Dahlen demonstrates how image analysis, as opposed to destructive sampling, can accurately assess wood variability in longleaf pine.
Archive for 2023
10.02.2023
Mapping Wood Stiffness with Ultrasonic Precision
Understanding wood stiffness is essential for producing high-performance lumber and engineered wood products. A 2023 study led by Dr. Joe Dahlen and colleagues offers a practical breakthrough: using ultrasonic velocity as a reliable, lower-cost proxy for traditional measurement techniques.
09.12.2023
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Brooks Mendell
Brooks Mendell (PhD 2004) Forisk Consulting, President & CEO Hometown: Born in New Jersey but raised in California Favorite activities and hobbies: Outside of work I do a lot of reading and writing, and I enjoy playing tennis and staying in shape. 1. Comment on your years spent at Warnell – any memories or experiences […]
09.05.2023
Pete Bettinger receives national award for research
Pete Bettinger, the Leon “Buddy” Hargreaves Jr. Distinguished Professor in Forest Management at UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, has received the 2023 Award in Forest Science from SAF. The award recognizes distinguished individual research in any branch of the quantitative, managerial, and/or social sciences, resulting in substantial advances in forestry.
08.28.2023
Timberland Transaction Costs: Insights for Forest Industry Professionals
Timberland has become a cornerstone of institutional investment portfolios, but what about the hidden costs of buying and selling these assets? A recent study by Dr. Andy Hiegel, Dr. Jacek Siry, and other researchers surveyed over 100 timberland professionals to uncover the true cost of timberland transactions.
