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The Southeastern region of the United States produces the nation’s largest volume of structural lumber, namely the Southern Pine species group, which grows on hundreds of millions of acres across 12 states. Lumber manufacturing is among the top uses for this timber. Annually, 10 to 15 billion board feet are produced. To keep up with growing domestic demand and maintain a favorable trade balance for U.S. producers, the maximum dollar value must be obtained from every piece of lumber. Additionally, given the global nature of the lumber commodity, domestic unit processing times and costs must continually be reduced.
Ross, Robert J.
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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 » |