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Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) is among the most important tree species in the world in terms of wood utilization (McKeand et al. 2003). This pine species is widely planted in the southeastern United States, and the corresponding plantations are highly productive areas with management for production specifically targeted to address increased population growth (Fox et al. 2004). Recently, southern pine decline (SPD) has been identified as a potential factor in specific stands in the South where loblolly pine productivity is reduced or stands exhibit high levels of mortality. Unlike other forest health issues affecting loblolly pine, whereby a clear abiotic or biotic factor is identified (e.g., bark beetles), this phenomenon appears to be a combination of biotic and abiotic factors. To date, no study has examined the wood quality of the trees, and thus this project will investigate the relationship between external symptoms of trees with the quality of produced wood.
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FPL's mission is to identify and conduct innovative wood and fiber utilization research that contributes to conservation and productivity of the forest resource, thereby sustaining forests, the economy, and quality of life. ... ..more » |
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Advanced Composites
As an integral part of the FPL mission, we improve the long-term sustainability of our Nation's forests by creating valuable composite products from biobased materials ... ..more » 
Advanced Structures
The FPL has been in the forefront of wood-frame housing research since 1910 and has long been recognized as a world leader in such housing-related areas as engineered wood ... ..more » 
Forest Biorefinery
We all know the compelling reasons that the United States needs to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Historically, the greatest increases in energy demand have been for transportation fuels ... ..more » 
Nanotechnology
A leader in wood products research for over a century, the FPL is positioning itself to become the lead Federal research facility for the application of nanotechnology in forest products ... more » 
Woody Biomass Utilization
Forests in the United States contain a substantial amount of small-diameter, overstocked, and underutilized material.FPL research projects are exploring the potential of the small-diameter ... ..more » |