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Discoloration in the sapwood of pine. At one time this was thought to be a serious defect; now it is used as high-quality interior finish.
Industry:Forest products
Most common form of fungal stain occurring in sapwood. Conifers are most susceptible but may also occur in light- colored heartwood of perishable timbers. Commonly develops in dead trees, logs, lumber, and other wood products until the wood is dry. Reduces the grade of wood, but does not significantly reduce the strength. Some blue-stain lumber is highly valued for specialty products.
Industry:Forest products
Unit of measurement represented by a 12- by 12- by 1-inch board. Unit of measurement for lumber and saw logs. Refers to a 12- by 12- by 1- inch board or a segment of a log that will produce boards with these dimensions.
Industry:Forest products
Tree stem that has roughly grown to a substantial thickness, capable of yielding sawtimber, veneer logs, or large poles.
Industry:Forest products
Short piece of pulpwood. Any short log, as a pulpwood bolt or pulpwood stick. -Any short stick, generally between 2 and 8 feet long.
Industry:Forest products
Wood pulp or residue that weigh 2,000 pounds at zero percent moisture content. Also known as an ovendry ton.
Industry:Forest products
