Growing Poplar for Growing Markets: A Study of Sawmill Production and Market Dynamics
Abstract
This project conducts a market analysis of Pacific Albus and investigates the statistical
relationship between timber inputs and lumber outputs at GreenWood Resources’ Upper
Columbia Mill. The market analysis was done to gain a better understanding of the
Pacific Albus and to identify future opportunities for it to gain market share given
its competitiveness with alder, aspen, and other species; both in terms of end-use
functionality and price. This study also developed an enhanced product recovery model
for Pacific Albus that describes how log measurement variables statistically explain
the board feet recovered and the composition of those products. By doing so, it may
be possible to estimate recovered lumber volume and value of Pacific Albus trees by
taking a few simple measurements.
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Rinaldi, Michael (2015). Growing Poplar for Growing Markets: A Study of Sawmill Production and Market Dynamics.
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