Quality control and productivity in oak timber - from forest to the primary processing

Carvalho, João P. F.; Santos, José António dos; Santos, Joana

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Carvalho, João P. F.

Santos, José António dos

Santos, Joana

Abstract(s)

Oak timber is valuated for its beauty, good mechanical properties and natural durability and may have multiple uses. An understanding of the factors that affect oak timber quality is essential. It is important to have quality control of physical, mechanical and technological wood characteristics in order to define the better primary processing and end-use. Silviculture may significantly impact wood quality and final stand value. Specific prescriptions will depend on species, site conditions, desired end product and management options. An appropriate silviculture with optimized technological operations allows a well use of wood even with small diameters. Adequate wood classification is required in order to optimize industrial processes and improve product quality. Quality criteria and procedures for round and sawtimber are referenced.

Keywords

Oak timber Round wood Sawtimber Quality control Silviculture

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.9/366

Citation

Carvalho, João P. F., Santos, José António dos, Santos Joana. Quality control and productivity in oak timber - from forest to the primary processing. In: Cost Action E53 Conference, Economic and Technical Aspects of Quality Control for Wood and Wood Products, 22nd – 23rd October 2009 in Lisbon, Portugal, 16p.