Impact of Tree Growth Rate on the Mechanical Properties of Douglas Fir Lumber in Belgium

Impact of Tree Growth Rate on the Mechanical Properties of Douglas Fir Lumber in Belgium

In the context of questioning the relevance of making Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) silviculture more dynamic in Wallonia, we evaluated the influence of growth rate on the potential of Douglas-fir lumber for structural uses. Therefore, six trees 120 to 180 cm in circumference at...

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Main Authors: Jean-Marc Henin, Caroline Pollet, Benoit Jourez, Jacques Hébert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco
strength grading
ring width
silviculture
corewood
outerwood
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/6/342

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