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Sawing study

Sawing study

Researcher Russell McKinley marks the position of a board during a sawing study using an unpruned log. Such studies lead to improvements in log processing methods, which are important as sawmillers need to obtain the highest possible timber grades from a variety of log sizes and shapes.

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Margaret Richardson. 'Forestry research', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/forestry-research/7/3