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Increasing Mass Timber Consumption in the U.S. and Sustainable Timber Supply
This paper investigates whether the growing popularity of mass timber as a construction material could lead to unsustainable logging practices in the United States. The authors utilize U. S. Forest Service data to project future timber demand based o...This paper investigates whether the growing popularity of mass timber as a construction material could lead to unsustainable logging practices in the United States. The authors utilize U. S. Forest Service data to project future timber demand based on optimistic estimates of mass timber consumption in 2035 and compare this with current and projected forest growth. Their analysis considers various factors, including regional differences and timber growth in both harvestable and protected areas, aiming to determine if the U. S. timber supply can sustainably meet the anticipated increase in demand driven by mass timber adoption. -
A Field Guide to Predict Delayed Mortility of Fire - Damaged Ponderosa Pine Application and Validation of Malheur Model
This technical report presents a field guide based on the Malheur model, a tool developed to predict the probability of delayed mortality in fire-damaged ponderosa pine trees. The report details the application and validation of this model, which use...This technical report presents a field guide based on the Malheur model, a tool developed to predict the probability of delayed mortality in fire-damaged ponderosa pine trees. The report details the application and validation of this model, which uses observable characteristics like bole and crown scorch to estimate mortality risk via a user-friendly graph. Findings from validation studies across different locations and fire types suggest the model offers a reliable way for land managers to assess post-fire tree survival for various management objectives, including evaluating burn success and planning post-fire activities.
