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Design
of ex situ gene conservatrion plantations to minimize inbreeding
in radiata pine (2010)
Developments
in the use of woody biomass for bioenergy in Canada and Western
USA (2009)
Managing
forest hydrology research - Lessons from Experimental Forests in
the USA (2009)
Sustainability
and operational aspects of forest biomass harvesting for energy
in Scandinavia (2009)
Eucalypts silvicultural systems: Plantation forestry for bioenergy
and solid wood products (2009)
Plantation
nutrition management - Lessons from South-Eastern USA (2008)
Forest
certification in North America - Lessons learnt for Australian forest
managers (2008)
Making
research work through knowledge transfer (2008)
Energy from wood - policies, logistics and economics
of bioenergy in Nordic countries (2008)
Advances in paper coating
research (2008)
Evaluation of Australian timbers
for use in musical instruments (2007)
Monitoring
biodiversity in Scandinavia: lessons for Australian forest management
(2007)
Advances in paper science (2007)
Application of airborne LiDAR
in forestry in North America and Scandinavia (2006)
Key elements for the successful integration of in-forest optimisation
into Australia (2006)
Temperate native forests in
Chile: management, conservation and forest practices (2006)
Laser-induced
breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) as a novel wood quality evaluation
tool (2006)
Hardwood fibre requirements of the Indian pulp
and paper industry (2006)
Forest estate modelling of multiple-use forest
management (2005)
Computer-contolled
optimisation in cut-to-length harvesting systems and associated
data flows (2005)
Technology
for delivering high quality graded softwood product - practical
applications (2005)
Strengthening commercial forestry relationships
between Australia and China (2004)
Timber industry training and portable sawmilling
equipment in New Zealand and Australia (2004)
Production forestry in riparian zones:
examples from Brazil, USA, Germany and Australia
(2004)
Observations
of eucalypt decline in temperate Australian forests and woodlands
(2004)
Investigating natural plant resistance
as a management tool against browsing herbivores (2004)
The use of static traps for the detection
and monitoring of exotic forest insects (2003)
Improved high value-added furniture manufacturing
in Australia using Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment
(2003)
Advances in paper coating (2003)
Forest
biofuel harvesting technologies in Scandinavia and America (2002)
Marketing natural timber in the new economy
(2002)
Plantation
eucalypt species for solid wood products - A profile of Eucalyptus
muelleriana (2002)
A
review of dryland pines in Turkey, Spain, Greece and France - implications
for dryland plantation forestry in Australia (2001)
Furniture industry structure research study (2001)
Utilisation options for wood waste: a review
of European technologies and practices (2001)
The application of modern methods to log measurement
for the purpose of determining quantity (2001)
The growth and utilisation of plantation eucalypts
within Eastern South America - challenges and opportunities for
the Australian hardwood forest industry (2000)
Log harvesting operations in New South Wales
and Tasmania (2000)
Chemical handling, storage and transfer systems
for plantation forestry (1999)
Use of plantation hardwood thinnings as roundwood
in construction (1999)
A critical canonical survey of timber buildings (1998)
Wood dust exposure standards: managing change
(1998)
An overview of recent nutrition research for the
Eucalyptus plantation industry in Australia (1997)
Enculturation of sustainable forest management
systems (1997)
Deployment of elite eucalypt genetic material
in Southern Africa (1997)
Environmental life cycle assessment (1997)
X-ray CT-scanning research in the United States
for improved hardwood processing (1996)
Initiatives and programs used to teach and promote
timber at the university level (1996)
The potential for biological control of staining
fungi during log storage (1996)
Occupational health and safety management systems
and training in the forest products industry (1996)
Potential utilisation trends for regrowth ash-type
eucalypts (1995)
Wood-based panel products (1995)
Forestry production and training (1995)
Forestry training in the United Kingdom and its
relevance to Australia (1995)
Forest harvesting forest nutrition and research
trials to assess long-term forest productivity (1994)
The development of reliability based durability
design methods for timber structures (1993)
Demonstration forests: changing public opinion (1993)
Value adding to United States hardwoods (1993)
A summary of studies on the forest industries
of Australia (1993)
A comparative economic study of wood growing
in Australia and selected countries (1992)
A review of fast grown plantation programs in
Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Spain, Portugal and South Africa (1992)
Waking the sleeping giant: an analysis of Australia's
position in the international pulpwood market (1992)
Forestry in the nineties: our common future (1992)
Advanced tree breeding and propagation strategies
for radiata pine (1992)
Environmental management of timber preservation
plants treating with CCA waterborne preservatives (1991)
Access, activity and adventure: the recipe for
successful demonstration forests (1990)
Eucalypt plantation silvicultural regimes (1990)
Training programs for bushfire crews and retardant
technology for fire suppression operations (1990)
Research and development trends in structural applications
of timber for expansion of the non-residential market for forest
products in Australia (1990)
Microcomputers: an introductory guide for the
Australian forest based industries (1989)
Obtaining more favourable attitudes to the
use of forests for timber production (1989)
Upgrading hardwoods (1988)
The use of timber and reconstituted wood in the
Australian furniture industry (1988)
Terrain-vehicle systems (1987)
Evaluation of wood quality in New Zealand radiata
pine (1987)
Developments
in the use of woody biomass for bioenergy in Canada and Western
USA
Liz Hamilton, 2009
The report describes how and why the use of woody biomass for
bioenergy is strongly supported by the Canadian and United States
governments at the state/provincial and federal levels, with a focus
on the utilisation of woody biomass from forests. The author discusses
the key drivers for the development of bioenergy from woody biomass
in North America. Of particular relevance to the Australian forest
industry are the drivers that include the need to improve forest
and catchment health, reduce the severity of wildfires, provide
a stimulus for revitalising rural economies and reduce air pollution
and greenhouse gas emissions from open burning. The author concludes
that many of the issues involving the use of biomass for bioenergy
in North America are also valid for Australia.
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Managing
forest hydrology research - lessons from Experimental Forests in
the USA
Sandra Roberts, 2009
The author describes visits to five experimental forests in
the USA where she gained knowledge on a selection of hydrological
and forest management issues in the USA, including the design and
management of paired catchment experiments for quantifying the impacts
of natural and man-made activities. She also learnt about their
communication and community consultation processes, and methods
for data collection, transfer, distribution and storage. She concludes
that Experimental Forest researchers in the USA are better at sharing
their information than their Australian counterparts. She provides
reasons for this, and she recognises the importance of providing
additional resources for data management and sharing in Australia.
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Sustainability
and operational aspects of forest biomass harvesting for energy
in Scandinavia
Jorge Ramos, 2009
The report describes a study tour of Sweden, Finland and Denmark
to assess sustainability and operational aspects of forest biomass
harvesting for energy generation. It discusses partnerships between
forest owners and local governments, sustainable criteria for forest
residue harvesting, planning procedures and supply chain recommendations.
The focus in Scandinavia is on the assertion that use of forest
biomass for energy generation should result in less greenhouse gas
emissions than the fossil fuel energy systems that they are replacing.
The author concludes with a series of recommendations for harvesting
of residues from Australian planted forests.
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Eucalypts
silvicultural systems: Plantation forestry for bioenergy and solid
wood production
Jeremy Brawner, 2009
The report summarises the findings of visits to the University
of Florida and various companies in North America as well as plantations,
processing facilities and research laboratories in Paraguay and
Argentina. The principal goal of the study was to gain a better
understanding of alternative silvicultural regimes, processing methods
and wood quality evaluation procedures that could be applied in
the eucalypt plantation forest industry in Australia. The author
points out the potential to increase the profitability of forest
operations by increasing the recovery and use of residual biomass
from thinning and harvest operations.
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Plantation
nutrition management - Lessons from South-Eastern USA
Paul Adams, 2008
Dr Adams describes plantation nutrition management practices
in South-Eastern USA, one of the largest and most important forest
regions in the world. He outlines important topics discussed in
a forest soils conference and associated tours, and visits he made
to forestry companies. His key observations include the importance
of understanding the relationships between soil characteristics
and land use capability, understanding site limitations and finding
methods to ameliorate these, and the utility of remote sensing to
estimate leaf area index.
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Forest
certification in North America - Lessons learnt for Australian forest
managers
Jodie Mason,
2008
The
study seeks to identify and examine what has been learnt by North
American forest managers for potential application in Australia,
through identifying changes in management practices and processes
resulting from certification that may benefit Australian forest
managers, and identifying examples of successful stakeholder engagement
themes and processes to address sensitive forest management issues.
Ms Mason undertook a series of interviews with relevant North American
industry representatives, non-government organisations and researchers,
and she examined four forest management organisations in more detail.
She identified two groups of key success factors; cultural attributes
and tools or mechanisms to help achieve the outcomes sought.
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Making
research work through knowledge transfer
Anne Lawrence, 2008
The report is a result of a series of interviews with Canadian
scientists on the problems encountered in enhancing the transfer
of knowledge from scientific research to the user of the knowledge.
The author concludes that it is essential to have customised knowledge
transfer goals as ongoing performance measures embedded into project
plans, and an ongoing investment in staff time towards systems and
support. Her key recommendations discuss issues of staff training
and accountability through investigation of needs and auditing of
projects.
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Energy
from wood - policies, logistics and economics of bioenergy in Nordic
countries
Andrew Lang, 2008
The author visited Denmark, Sweden and Finland to study the
logistics and economics of harvesting energy wood, processing into
chip, and transporting to bioenergy plants. He reports also on development
of the policies and legislation that underpins the use of bioenergy,
and how it is made cost-competitive. The third aspect of the report
discusses machinery that could allow lower-cost harvesting of first
thinnings in Australian farm forestry. The information obtained
from the study is summarised, and the author makes several recommendations
for advancing the Australian farm forestry sector.
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Advances
in paper coating research
Christian Kugge, 2008
The
report summarises the findings of visits to a number of research
institutions in North America, including the Nano Science and Technology
Institute (NSTI), and participation in the NSTI Nanotech conference,
and the TAPPI Advanced Coating Fundamentals Symposium. The author
also carried out an assessment of an atomic force microscope - confocal
Raman spectrometer - scanning near field optical microscope located
in Stockholm, Sweden. Starch and latex binders in paper coatings
were successfully detected by a 785 nm laser, as were adhesives
in wood samples.
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Evaluation
of Australian timbers for use in musical instruments
Andrew Morrow, 2007
The study outlines the present use of Australian native timbers
in stringed instruments, and it identifies species with the potential
and availability for utilisation in stringed instrument construction.
It also describes criteria for component product quality as required
by instrument makers, and examines the acoustic characteristics
of Australian tonewoods both in laboratory tests and in finished
instruments. The report is a useful reference for both processors
and luthiers for identifying species which may provide tonewood
material. In addition, it provides some relevant wood properties
on a number of species.
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Monitoring
biodiversity in Scandinavia: lessons for Australian forest management
Rod Kavanagh, 2007
The study investigated national biodiversity monitoring programmes
for forests in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Belarus to obtain an
international perspective on the prospects for using species-based
assessments as indicators of ecologically-sustainable forest management
in Australia. The author discusses the key issues for the programmes
to be effective, such as sampling design. He concludes that species
and habitat monitoring is seen as an important priority internationally,
and as an integral component of good forest management.
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Advances
in paper science
Michael
Wedding, 2007
The author discusses advances in paper science in leading North
American paper science research institutes and discussed at papermaking
conferences. A wide variety of subjects was addressed, including
paper machine wet-end chemistry, pulp flow dynamics, new analysis
equipment, improved energy efficiency, biofuels, wood chemistry
and novel forest-based products. It was concluded that new developments
in North America and the equipment available show considerable promise
for new technology for the industry.
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Application
of airborne LiDAR in forestry in North America and Scandinavia
Jan Rombouts, 2006
Examples of operational use of LiDAR in forestry in North America
and Scandinavia are given. The main applications noted were in operational
planning (road building and harvest scheduling) and forest inventory.
LiDAR-derived information was found to give superior accuracy and
versatility than other sources of information. The application of
LiDAR to forestry in Australia is discussed, and the author is enthusiastic
about the potential of the technique, particularly for even-aged,
single-species plantation forests.
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Key
elements for the successful integration of in-forest optimisation
into Australia
Brad Barr, 2006
The first part of the report discusses the system structure
and function of the Finnish forest industry that was observed during
the study tour, and the "system settings" that Australia
may consider implementing to create the environment to get maximum
benefit from the in-forest optimisers. The second part of the report
describes the technical process of how the different types of optimisation
work, and some of their advantages and disadvantages. The author
recommends a stronger focus on the supply chain process by all participants
in the industry to obtain maximum efficiency.
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Temperate
native forests in Chile: management, conservation and forest practices
Fred Duncan, 2006
This report discusses management, conservation and forest practices
in Chile's temperate forests, and relates these to the situation
in Tasmania's forests. Temperate forests in both places share a
flora of Gondwanan origin and have many ecological attributes in
common. There are also similar threads in their management and conservation,
both of which have attracted a great deal of attention. Native forests
are used for production of wood and other products, and are also
important for the protection of soil and water values and biodiversity.
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Laser-induced
breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) as a novel wood quality evaluation
tool
Simon Potter, 2006
This report describes progress towards developing an optimised
and validated LIBS system for rapid, accurate and simultaneous inorganic
elemental analysis of wood. Species-specific calibrations were developed
for tree species relevant to the Australasian forest products industry.
Several elements were chosen as initial proof of concept targets
and were detected in the wood samples.
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Hardwood
fibre requirements of the Indian pulp and paper industry
Stephen Walker, 2006
The author provides an overview of the Indian wood-based
pulp and paper industry and current marketing conditions regarding
supply and consumption of hardwood fibre for pulp and paper manufacturing.
The types of opportunities available from Australia are considered
with reference to current and projected available supply and demand
scenarios.
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Forest
estate modelling of multiple-use forest management
Mike McLarin, 2005
The author travelled to North America to seek out alternative
approaches to forest estate modelling. He found that although Australian
forestland managers are equal to their North Americal counterparts,
particularly in traditional wood supply analysis, Australian forestry
organisations are relatively weak in incorporating non-wood values
into wood supply analysis. Several software tools for modelling
are discussed.
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Computer-controlled
optimisation in cut-to-length harvesting systems and associated
data flows
Jim
Priddle, 2005
Harvesting machinery has entered its third generation, in which
computers are used to optimise the value of tree stems, thereby
increasing returns to all sectors involved in growing and processing.
This machinery is becoming available in Australia. The author visited
companies in Scandinavia to gain a greater understanding of the
systems, and in the report he provides a number of recommendations
for the introduction of the technology to Australia.
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Technology
for delivering high quality graded softwood product - practical
applications
Greg Duff, 2005
Mechanical stress graders are commonly used in the production
of structural pine products in Australia. The author travelled to
North America and Europe where he investigated eleven commercially-available
grading machines that employ alternative technologies. A broad range
of benefits were offered, such as improved grading accuracy and
precision, leading to better grade recovery and reduced trim loss.
The author points out how the machines could be of value to Australian
producers .
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Strengthening
the commercial forestry relationships between Australia and China
Phil Townsend, 2004
The author visited industry representatives in China to assess
opportunities for increasing trade, investment and cooperation in
forest management, wood processing and market access for Australian
forestry and forest products companies. The report covers a wide
range of issues and offers recommendations for strengthening the
relationships.
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Timber
industry training and portable sawmilling equipment in New Zealand
and Australia
Ian
Schulz, 2004
The author visited New Zealand and Canadian timber industry
training providers and portable sawmilling equipment suppliers to
assess the value of their products for the Australian situation.
Canada has degree and diploma courses that could be useful for the
timber industry in Australia. Learner guides in small format could
also be adopted. Distance learning through on-line or CD-ROM training
programs were seen as useful developments. OH&S training issues
attracted much of interest. A range of portable sawmilling equipment
was assessed for its suitability for Australian operators.
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Production
forestry in riparian zones: examples from Brazil, USA, Germany and
Australia
Philip
Smethurst, 2004
Production forestry in riparian zones has the advantage
of preserving water and soil values while allowing an economic return.
In Brazil, stream-side reserves have been declared for all rural
lands, yet riparian forestry has been discouraged because harvesting
of eucalypts in those reserves has not been allowed. However, in
the USA and Germany, active management of those zones is taken for
granted. In Australia, an excellent example of riparian forestry
already exists, but for its general adoption, codes of forest practice
need to be revised.
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Observations
of Eucalypt Decline in Temperate Australian Forests and Woodlands
Vic
Jurskis, 2004
The author reports on a brief study tour of forest and rural
eucalypt decline in SW and SE Australia, including Tasmania. Even
though there was a wide range of pests, pathogens and parasites
associated with the decline, there were many similarities in the
cases examined. To better protect the health of eucalypt ecosystems,
more frequent fires regimes are recommended.
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Investigating
Natural Plant Resistance as a Management Tool against Browsing Herbivores
Julianne O'Reilly-Wapstra, 2004
The problem of browsing of seedlings and trees by pest species
in forestry plantations in Australia, and the use of natural plant
resistance as a means of reducing the amount of damage herbivores
cause in plantations, are outlined. The author travelled to Scotland
to conduct research on the browsing of Scots pine by the large black
slug Arion ater. Parallels are drawn between this research
and the management of browsing pest species in eucalypt plantations
in Australia.
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The
Use of Static Traps for the Detection and Monitoring of Exotic Forest
Insects
Richard
Bashford, 2003
The report surveys the methodology and static trapping techniques
used in the USA, Canada and the UK for the early detection of exotic
forest insects, monitoring, methods of containment and eradication,
and community involvement in the programs. The information will
be used to extend similar programs in Australia.
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Improved
High Value-Added Furniture Manufacturing in Australia using Computer
Numerically Controlled (CNC) Equipment
Philip Ashley,
2003
A
survey of the use of CNC equipment in Europe and Canada has
shown the value of the technology, allowing increased efficiencies
in manufacturing, and improved product quality. The importance of
training of technicians and of examining the processing of the material
for the benefit of the Australian industry is emphasised.
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Advances
in Paper Coating
Steven
Loffler, 2003
The findings of visits to research institutes and to a symposium
on coating fundamentals are presented. The research topics under
investigation were focussed on incremental improvement to existing
processes and paper grades, rather than on novel processes. Recommendations
for Australian research include novel formulations, emerging processes
and development of standards for ink-jet printing.
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Forest
Biofuel Harvesting Technologies in Scandinavia and America
Ross Andrewartha, 2002
The options for harvesting of biofuel from Tasmanian forestry
operations are surveyed, based on the author's visits to selected
locations in Scandinavia and the USA. Numerous Scandinavian systems
would be appropriate for Australian softwood plantations, but American
"whole-tree" systems would be better for hardwood operations.
Transportation in chip form is suggested. Conditions to be met for
establishment of a wood-fired power station in Australia are outlined.
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Marketing
Natural Timber in the New Economy
Eric Siegers, 2002
The use of relationship marketing and appropriate methods allows
a mechanism to best determine an approach to the marketing of natural
timber in the new economy. By combining theoretical considerations
with marketing programs that are operating both domestically and
internationally, a model is proposed that provides a tangible guideline
for the natural timber industry to address the needs of the new
economy.
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Plantation
Eucalypt Species for Solid Wood Products - A Profile of Eucalyptus
muelleriana
Clinton Tepper, 2002
The report describes the development of a profile for the plantation
species E. muelleriana (yellow stringybark) for the production
of high-value wood products. The author visited sites in South East
NSW, Victoria and New Zealand, and concluded that the available
evidence shows the species has a good potential both silviculturally
and for its products.
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A
Review of Dryland Pines in Turkey, Spain, Greece and France -
Implications for Dryland Plantation Forestry
in Australia
Owen Donovan, 2001
Rising land values in WA have made dryland plantation forestry
in areas with <600 mm annual rainfall more attractive. Maritime
pine, Pinus pinaster, has been the tree of choice in those
areas up to the present time. The author visited selected Mediterranean
countries to gather information on improved maritime pine cultivars
and other pine species that may be suitable for cultivation in areas
where maritime pine does not flourish. The use of hybridisation
in breeding was recommended.
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Furniture Industry Structure Research Study
Chuan Ong, 2001
The author surveys the structure of the international furniture
industry, with the focus on some of the world's most successful
furniture-producing countries - Italy, Spain, France and Germany
- and on visits to three important international furniture fairs
in Milan, Paris and Cologne. He also reviews some recent success
stories of Canadian and Malaysian industry, in which governments
play a leading role in making their respective furniture industries
major export earners. A number of key ingredients for successful
furniture industry structures are identified. The report concludes
with recommendations for the Australian industry.
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Utilisation Options for Wood Waste: A Review of European Technologies
and Practices
Matthew Warnken, 2001
The technology options for processing wood waste is surveyed as
a result of visits made by the author to wood waste processing and
recycling centres in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and the United
Kingdom. He points out that landfill is not a sustainable option
for wood waste management both from an economic and ecological viewpoint.
The author stresses the need for a multi-faceted approach, such
as lifecycle analysis, to wood waste utilisation. Australia is uniquely
placed to take advantage of the world's best practice through technology
and methodology transfer
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The
Application of Modern Methods to Log Measurement for the Purpose
of Determining Quantity
Stuart West, 2001
The report describes a number of different techniques and systems
used for log measurement in Canada, USA, Finland and Sweden, and
assesses their suitability to Australian forestry. The types of
systems and technologies chosen vary according to whether the forest
is privately or publicly owned, and whether the logs are sold internally
or on the open market. Log value has a significant effect on measuring
systems, which are often related to log grading functions as well
as quantity determination. A single measurement method, probably
by optical scanning, is seen as a desirable for implementation in
Australia.
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The
Growth and Utilisation of Plantation Eucalypts within Eastern South
America - Challenges and Opportunities for the Australian Hardwood
Forest Industry
Stuart Austin, 2000
The author surveys the plantation eucalypt industry in South America
and puts the information in context for the emerging hardwood plantation
industry in Australia. He notes that South America has the largest
area of eucalypt plantations in the world, and those established
more recently are usually oriented for quality rather than volume-based
for pulp production. For the Australian situation, the author sees
a need for manufacturers to become forest owners to get better at
making products of consistent quality, and for a closer cooperation
between tree breeders and industry. He concludes by stressing that
Australia can learn from the South Americans, and use its inherent
advantages to pursue the more effective growing and utilisation
of the resource.
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Log
Harvesting Operations in New South Wales and Tasmania
Terry Mumford, 2000
The report describes aspects of forest harvesting operations
in Coffs Harbour, NSW, and Geeveston, Tasmania, with a view to improving
forestry practice in Central Gippsland, Victoria. Although the harvesting
machinery was generally similar to that used in Victoria, roading
construction was different. Those roads allowed year-round logging,
even though the rainfall was higher than that of the Central Gippsland
area. It is recommended that steps be taken to improve roading in
Victoria so that the logging season might be extended.
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Chemical
Handling, Storage And Transfer Systems For Plantation Forestry
John Campbell, 1999
This report describes the findings of an investigation which had
as its main goal the identification of equipment options and systems
such that no operator should have to handle chemical concentrate
or manually handle chemical drums or packages without a mechanical
aid. For this study the author visited organisations in New Zealand,
Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria.
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Use
of Plantation Hardwood Thinnings as Roundwood in Construction
Amanda
Yeates, 1999
This report describes a study which addesses the utilisation
potential of plantation hardwood thinnings as roundwood in construction,
including the economic benefits, design characteristics of the material
and possibilities for grading, and connection methods. There are
real economic benefits to be realised for the thinnings, providing
the identified challenges can be met. For her study, the author
visited research organisations in Europe, USA and Brazil.
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A Critical Canonical Survey Of Timber
Buildings - Incorporating The Duality Database Timber Module 1.2
Richard Hyde, 1998
The report sets out to survey timber buildings that could act as
canons or exemplars of interdisciplinary work in the fields of architecture
and engineering. The author selected examples of buildings with
a broad spectrum of approaches to timber designs provided in a case
study formal. Running in parallel with this was a process of software
development to catalogue those buildings and to make the data accessible
on the web. Relational database software was developed to provide
a framework for containing the case studies. The facility has a
search capability, which is able to link architecture, engineering
and environmental material, thereby giving a range of discipline-specific
criteria. The project thus draws together three areas of work; the
identification and selection of timber buildings as exemplars of
work in the field, the software development as an educational tool,
and the development of a framework to assist with understanding
the integration of architecture, engineering and environmental issues
in the design of those buildings.
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Wood Dust Exposure Standards: Managing
Change - An International Perspective
Denise Clayton, 1998
This report summarises current information concerning wood dust
following a study tour of Sweden, Denmark, and The Netherlands by
the author while holding a Gottstein Fellowship. The report provides
Australia's timber industry with information and guidance on how
to manage and control wood dust in the workplace. It also provides
a summary of exposure standards for wood dust in both Australia
and Europe, including impacts that directives from the European
Economic Community may have in the future. The known health effects
of exposure to wood dust and the effects that may arise from working
with Australian timbers are also presented. The report concludes
with recommendations aimed at increasing the Australian industry's
level of knowledge concerning wood dust, the ways in which it can
be managed, and likely health effects.
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An
Overview Of Recent Nutrition Research For The Rapidly Expanding
Eucalyptus Plantation Industry In Australia
Chris Weston, 1997
The author highlights the emerging need for collaborative research
to maintain and improve plantation productivity through nutrient
management in the rapidly-expanding eucalypt plantations in Australia.
The ten-year productivity of Eucalyptus globulus can be increased
by between 30% and 100% depending on site characteristics. There
is a significant challenge to develop and extend knowledge of nutrient
limitation to productivity to the diverse range of planting sites.
Careful recording of plantation productivity and widespread application
of soil and foliage testing will be essential for the successful
fostering of Australia's eucalypt plantation enterprise. Weston
concludes that new collaborations between the diverse group of plantation
establishment companies, research providers, analytical laboratories
and funding agencies should be forged.
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Enculturation
of Sustainable Forest Management Systems - Learning from the Canadian
Experience
Paula Sheehan, 1997
During the tenure of her Fellowship, the author visited seven Canadian
forest product companies of different scale and orientation in three
provinces. She studied how these companies had implemented Environmental
Management Systems and identified aspects of particular relevance
to Australian companies considering introduction of such systems.
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Deployment
of Elite Eucalypt Genetic Material in Southern Africa
Silvia Pongracic, 1997
This report discusses the approaches used to improve the genetic
quality of plantation Eucalypts both for volume growth and wood
properties, and also for drought tolerance and disease resistance.
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Environmental
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Penelope Mitchell, 1997
This report provides a state-of-the-art review of LCA techniques
as currently understood in Europe and North America supported by
26 case studies. The emphasis is on timber with particular reference
to plywood as the Plywood Association of Australia (PAA) was also
a major contributor towards the study tour.
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X-Ray
CT-Scanning Research In The United States For Improved Hardwood
Processing
Jun-Li Yang, 1996
This report is an examination of the status of current research
work in a field that employs the very latest in high technology
techniques to potentially improve the value of production. The survey
provides essential background information for those interested in
the process and gives an indication of how the concept is developing
in the United States.
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Initiatives
And Programs Used To Teach And Promote Timber At The University
Level - A North American Study Tour
Alastair Woodard, 1996
Topics covered in the report refer to the timber related subjects
taught at North American universities, the role of timber industry
organisations in the education process, the resources available
and the use of modern information technology transfer methods. A
set of recommendations applicable to Australia is included together
with a postscript reporting on current and proposed objectives of
the Australia educational programs.
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The
Potential For Biological Control Of Staining Fungi During Log Storage
Joely Snow, 1996
The report highlights the loss of revenue that fungal stain may
cause and outlines the techniques that have been used both in Australia
and overseas to prevent staining. Biological control research in
New Zealand is described and additional or alternative techniques
also given.
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Occupational
Health And Safety Management Systems And Training In The Forest
Products Industry
Lee Maxwell, 1996
This is a report of a benchmarking project aimed at comparing safety
performance statistics and identifying systems and programs used
to reduce injuries, accidents and workers compensation costs. An
extensive study of current practices in United States, New Zealand
and Australia was undertaken and is presented for critical examination
and consideration.
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Potential
Utilisation Trends For Regrowth Ash-type Eucalypts
Godfrey Ladu, 1995
Utilisation practices are improving in many areas and this report
draws together many of the more innovative and profitable techniques
in use around Australia. Particular emphasis is given to the utilisation
of regrowth eucalypts.
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Wood-based
Panel Products - Report On 1994 Study Tour To North America
Siew K Ho, 1995
This report highlights the latest developments in wood-based/lignocellulosic
reconstituted panel products. Issues discussed include the growing
interest in structural wood-based products, speciality products,
market niches, current research in manufacturing technologies, the
performance of wood adhesives and the utilisation of wood/agricultural
residues. Recent projects undertaken by various research organisations
and universities are also discussed.
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Forestry
Production And Training - A British Columbia Perspective
Yvonne Dawkins, 1995
As Executive Director of the Hollybank Forestry Centre the author
was in an excellent position to study forestry education and training
in British Columbia where both subject areas are highly developed.
The report makes a comparison with the Australian situation and
highlights many of the areas where, in the author's opinion, Australia
is leading the way.
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Forestry
Training In The United Kingdom And Its Relevance To Australia
Dennis Corbett, 1995
An examination of the recent developments in forestry training in
the United Kingdom, including the introduction of Competency Based
Training. Recent UK experience offers a number of lessons to Australia
including some of the difficulties and costs involved. Nevertheless
the benefits to the Australian forest industry of developing a nationally
accredited and coordinated system are deemed to be considerable.
Suggestions for the appropriate administrative arrangements are
made.
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Forest
Harvesting Forest Nutrition And Research Trials To Assess Long-term
Forest Productivity
Dr Elaine M. Birk, 1994
This is a report on three international workshops attended by the
author in New Zealand in 1994. The aim of attending was to gain
knowledge in the area of harvesting impacts on forest site productivity.
A summary of the major presentations is given together with a review
of New Zealand research to understand the effects of forest harvesting
on second rotation productivity of radiata pine plantations. Also
presented is a perspective on the need for experimental studies
of the effects of harvesting in Australian forests, both native
and plantation. A paper entitled "Fertiliser Use and Nutritional
Management of Pine and Eucalypt Plantations in Australia: A Review
of Past and Present Practices" as presented by the author at
one of the workshops is included in this 123 page report.
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The
Development Of Reliability Based Durability Design Methods For Timber
Structures
Geoff Stringer, 1993
Durability designing methods are a useful means of conveying durability
knowledge to the designers of timber structures. Durability design
principles, environmental agents and the existing durability design
methods are summarised in this report. An alternative method is
proposed that, when calibrated, is considered to have the potential
to allow engineers to reliably estimate the effect of environmental
agents on the strength and stiffness of timber members and joints.
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Demonstration
Forests: Changing Public Opinion
Michael Ross, 1993
Demonstration forests have been the subject of two previous reports
by Spriggins and Rolley. In this the author builds on the earlier
conclusions and concentrates on the detailed operation and management
of the Seymour Demonstration Forests in Vancouver, Canada. A set
of guidelines is given to assist in the establishment of a typical
demonstration forest under Australian conditions. A strong recommendation
is made for the establishment of at least one demonstration forest
in each State.
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Value
Adding To United States Hardwoods
Tony Pepper, 1993
This is an examination of several key market segments in the United
States, which provides some useful pointers for value adding opportunities
for Australian hardwood producers. The areas of particular interest
are flooring and furniture together with other markets that could
utilise short lengths. This 120 page (plus four appendices) report
should prove to be a valuable resource document.
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A
Summary Of Studies On The Forest Industries Of Australia
Jennifer Holmes, 1993
This is an extensive survey of Australia's forest industries produced
as a personal development project. The report covers a description
of the main commercial species, an examination of Australia's forest
resources, timber seasoning and utilisation. Two chapters are devoted
to the author's viewpoint regarding desirable future directions
and policy decisions. There are 243 references.
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A
Comparative Economic Study Of Wood Growing In Australia And Selected
Countries
Mandy Wallace, 1992
This is a detailed (144 page) economic study that concentrates on
the regimes for plantation forestry in New Zealand, Chile, USA and
Canada. It compares their profitability with Australia's experience.
Based on these studies several suggestions are made for ways in
which Australia's viability as a wood grower could be improved.
The 35 figures and 52 tables provide a wealth of statistical information.
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A
Review Of Fast Grown Plantation Programs In Chile, Uruguay, Brazil,
Spain, Portugal And South Africa
Richard B. McCarthy, 1992
This review is aimed at helping the Australian plantation forestry
sector improve its competitiveness particularly in relation to eucalypts.
The reasons for the success of eucalypt plantations outside Australia
are examined. A set of 17 strong recommendations and 7 challenges
for the future is given. An assessment is made of changing forestry
practices world-wide and the related trends in the markets for forest
products.
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Waking
The Sleeping Giant: An Analysis Of Australia's Position In The International
Pulpwood Market
Dr Gary Inions, 1992
The Australian production of hardwood chips for the world pulpwood
market is examined and the current opportunities available to maintain
or expand market share outlined. Of particular interest is the proposal
to expand the establishment of eucalypt pulpwood plantations. This
report is probably unique by virtue of the fact that it presents
a set of statistics relating to world production and trade in pulp
and paper and the international market for woodchips that otherwise
would not be readily available.
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Forestry
In The Nineties: Our Common Future
Peter Francis, 1992
This report is a consideration of issues of significance to the
future of forestry and forest products sector in Australia following
a visit to North America. Topics considered relate to the globalisation
of the forestry sector, land use planning, public participation,
codes of practice, management of conflicting interests and some
strategic alliances. The North American experience in relation to
environmental issues is covered in some detail.
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Advanced
Tree Breeding And Propagation Strategies For Radiata Pine
Ian Bail, 1992
This is an examination of the successful strategies currently being
undertaken in New Zealand for radiata pine tree breeding and propagation.
The main focus has been directed at the potential for breeding to
impact on improving material yield, reducing the impact of pests
and diseases and tailoring the raw material to client requirements.
Suggestions are made to help strengthen links between Australia
and New Zealand in this field at both industry and research levels.
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Environmental
Management Of Timber Preservation Plants Treating With CCA Waterborne
Preservatives
Marc Salmon, 1992
The timber preservation industries in North America and New Zealand
are focusing increasing attention on environmental management. This
report outlines the significant improvements that have been made
in these countries and records the relevant regulatory requirements.
Recommendations for self-regulation and voluntary compliance by
the Australian preservation industry to reach equivalent standards
are given together with suggested ways of achieving these.
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Access,
Activity And Adventure: The Recipe For Successful Demonstration
Forests
Evan Rolley, 1990
This is a complementary report to that of Don Spriggins. The performance
and operation of several demonstration forests in North America
are recorded. As a strong point made is the value of seeing what
is happening it is appropriate that the photographs and diagrams
are in colour.
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Eucalypt
Plantation Silvicultural Regimes
Braden M Jenkin, 1990
Silvicultural regimes for eucalypt plantations as practiced in several
countries, including Australia, are described. Particular attention
is given to South Africa, Portugal, Congo and France. Topics covered
include species selection, site preparation, floral competition
control, protection from browsing animals, stocking and escapement,
fertilisers, maintenance, thinning and pruning, rotation and end
products.
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Training
Programs For Bushfire Crews And Retardant Technology For Fire Suppression
Operations
Ian Dicker, 1990
This detailed report contains a comprehensive outline of techniques
used for training bushfire crews of both the Canadian and the USDA
Forest Service. In undertaking this study the author spent six months
working with specialist fire crews as an active member of the teams.
The report covers the use of aircraft, fire retardant chemicals,
timber-harvesting machinery, the type of training, level of fitness
required, protective clothing and safety equipment. Several recommendations
are made for Australian conditions.
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Research
And Development Trends In Structural Applications Of Timber For
Expansion Of The Non-residential Market For Forest Products In Australia
Keith Crews, 1990
This 189-page report is the outcome of a study aimed at facilitating
technology transfer of overseas experience in design of non-residential
timber structures. Research findings and current developments in
centres in North America, UK, Europe and New Zealand are presented
in some detail. Already certain of the findings and techniques observed
by the author have been implemented locally. Several lines of research
that could be profitably undertaken in Australia are suggested.
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Microcomputers:
An Introductory Guide For The Australian Forest Based Industries
Andrew J. Warner, 1989
This report is in the format of a manual to indicate how personal
computers can help to complete many work tasks in the forest based
industries more efficiently and effectively. It is aimed specifically
at the first-time computer user and describes several relevant software
packages.
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Obtaining
More Favourable Attitudes To The Use Of Forests For Timber Production
Don Spriggins, 1989
This is the first of three major reports on the topic of Demonstration
Forests, see reports by Rolley and Ross. In this 168 page publication
the development of Demonstration Forests in North America, particularly
Canada, and their effectiveness in educating the general public
about forestry related matters is described in some detail. Some
precise recommendations for Australian conditions are given which
are aimed at minimising the confusion and lack of understanding
that often exists in relation to the forest based industries.
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Upgrading
Hardwoods - A Report On The Industry On The East Coast Of The United
States
Andrew N. Rozsa, 1988
In recent times there has been considerable interest in improving
the value of hardwood products and the development of techniques
for coping with lower quality logs. This report details the USA
hardwood experience in the eastern states and suggests many avenues
that the Australian industry could explore including equipment development,
quality control, grading, training, research and marketing.
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The
Use Of Timber And Reconstituted Wood In The Australian Furniture
Industry
Dr Barbara Ozarska, 1988
The results of a survey relating to the use of solid timber and
reconstituted wood in the Australian furniture industry are reported.
The many problems associated with the supply and demand of furniture
timbers both from the viewpoint of the suppliers and the manufacturers
are examined and several suggestions for alleviating these are made.
Recommendations relating to design, technological developments,
quality control and training are also given.
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Terrain-vehicle
Systems
Ed Wronski, 1987
This is an assessment of the relative mobility and trafficability
of logging machines with particular reference to the applicability
of the US Army's Mobility Model for Australian soils. Resulting
from visits to North America, United Kingdom, Sweden and Spain a
number of recommendations are made relating to forwarder design,
soil disturbance and forest establishment, harvesting equipment
and mobility models.
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Evaluation
Of Wood Quality In New Zealand Radiata Pine
Dr John Wilkes, 1987
The report summarises the methodology and role of radiata pine wood
quality research that has been successfully conducted in New Zealand
over many years. Variation in wood quality based on age, genetic
inheritance and environment has been investigated. Implications
for Australian research workers are outlined.
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