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Jorgenson, Lisa. Grand Trees of
America:
Our State and Champion Trees.
Roberts Rinehart Publishers:
Niwot, Colorado 1992, p. 4 |
Old-Growth Forests
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Why Old Growth?
In ancient forests, trees grow slow and straight, fighting for light and
nutrients. The lumber found in America's older buildings is harvested from
these virgin forests. Exhibiting up to 30 growth rings per inch, this clear
and dense wood is superior in stability, and decay resistant to today's
commercially available lumber. This clear, stable, decay resistant lumber
is being replaced with softer, less durable, plantation grown material.
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Old Growth Forests
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Jorgenson, Lisa. Grand Trees of
America:
Our State and Champion Trees.
Roberts Rinehart Publishers:
Niwot, Colorado 1992, p. 4 |
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What is Plantation Growth?
Since most commercially available lands have been harvested of old-growth,
lumber companies now plant and harvest genetically altered trees to grow
to maturity in 15 years or less. With growth rings at 3 to 5 per inch,
this material tends to be less stable and more prone to decay. Plantation
grown material is less effective in holding paint, and expands and contracts
at a much higher rate.
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Jorgenson, Lisa. Grand Trees of
America:
Our State and Champion Trees.
Roberts Rinehart Publishers:
Niwot, Colorado 1992, p. 4 |
Old Growth Forests
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Can the Old Wood be Repaired?
Most people are surprised to find that just below the surface of a seemingly
unsalvageable piece of wood is quality, sound, bright wood. A simple visual
inspection does not tell the entire story. An awl or a pen knife will allow
one to "see" beneath the wood surface. In many cases the decay/damaged
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