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Influence of the moisture content on the fracture energy and tensile strength of hardwood spotted gum sawn timber and adhesive bonds (gluelines)
This study aims to measure the fracture properties, including crack initiation and propagation, of Australia’s native forest grown spotted gum...
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Regression algorithms-driven mechanical properties prediction of angle bracket connection on cross-laminated timber structures
The construction of structures using cross-laminated timber (CLT) has grown in popularity as a result of its environmentally friendly and...
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Application of a portable near-infrared spectrometer for rapid, non-destructive evaluation of moisture content in Para rubber timber
Predictive models of the moisture content of Para rubber timber were developed and validated using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. A portable NIR...
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From Within and Without: Gender, Agency and Sustainable Management of Non-Timber Forest Products in Two Indian States
Non-timber forest products (NTFP) from trees are often collected using unsustainable practices, which contributes to the species’ decline and affects...
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An integrated value chain analysis of non-timber forest products: a case of Jharkhand State of India
This study explored value chain analysis of three non-timber forest products and the findings are based on primary data that includes 387 households...
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Gene flow, mating patterns and inbreeding depression in Roupala montana var. brasiliensis, a neotropical timber species
Roupala montana var. brasiliensis is a timber tree species native to the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest areas of Brazil. The wood was exploited for...
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Non-timber Forest Products for Poverty Allevation and Environment: The Development and Drive Forces of Hickory Production in China
This study overviewed the development of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) with four stages and its contribution to poverty allevation and...
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Smart Harvest Operations and Timber Processing for Improved Forest Management
Climate-smart forestry can be regarded as the evolution of traditional silviculture. As such, it must rely on smart harvesting equipment and...
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Timber Trading and Pricing of Plantation Grown Teak (Tectona grandis Linn.F) in Laos
The market demand and price of teak in Laos vary broadly and depend on several factors. The aim of this study was to assess timber trading and...
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Research and Development of Specialty Crops for Agroforestry Systems in the Midwest: The Long Haul for Small Farm Sustainability
Agricultural and rural communities of the USA face numerous economic and environmental challenges. These stresses threaten the livelihoods and...
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Estimating change in annual timber products output using a stratified sampling with certainty design
A key aspect in understanding patterns in wood demand and harvesting activities is monitoring of timber products output by wood processing...
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Physical, mechanical and thermal properties of cross laminated timber made with coconut wood
The fundamental material properties of coconut wood cross-laminated timber (CLT) were experimentally evaluated with a focus on the effect of the...
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Competitiveness and competitive advantages of chestnut timber laminated products
Key message Chestnut timber is a resource that has so far been underestimated. The production of laminated chestnut beams represents important...
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Could timber winching operations be cleaner? An evaluation of two options in terms of residual stand damage, soil disturbance and operational efficiency
Forests provide multiple services, products and values and finding ways to preserve their multifunctionality is important. However, all of the...
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Consumption and Marketing Pattern of Non-timber Forest Products in a Rapidly Changing World: Insights from North-Eastern Bangladesh
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and their associated products received huge attention from development workers, practitioner and researchers in...
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Environmental Conservation for Rural and Urban Development
In terms of economy, society, and the environment, both urban and rural regions are interconnected. One of the main sectors where there are strong...
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Risk Aversion and Timber Harvest Strategies: A Case Study of Nonindustrial Private Forest Management in Louisiana
Forest owners face many challenges regarding forest management due to the long period from planting to harvest. Along with the economic and...
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Nordic forest management towards climate change mitigation: time dynamic temperature change impacts of wood product systems including substitution effects
Climate change mitigation trade-offs between increasing harvests to exploit substitution effects versus accumulating forest carbon sequestration...
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Development of load tables for design of full-culm bamboo
Design aids in the form of load tables or span tables are well known to engineers and are commonly used in timber and steel design. Such tables...
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Ranking Research and Development Needs of Silvicultural Operations for a Plantation Forestry Cooperative
Forest Owners Organizations can help small- and medium-scale private landowners stay competitive by conducting and sharing research and development...
