Introduction to Hardwood Lumber Quality/Grading - Hardwood University

Introduction to Hardwood Lumber Quality/Grading

Basic overview of reasons for grading lumber, measurement of boards, and NHLA lumber grading rules. Limited practice of grading sample boards. Discuss how log quality affects lumber grade and how head sawyer, resaw, edger, and trimmer operators can maximize value potential (Gazo).

Time details will be released closer to the event. 

Hardwood University Sign Up Form
$79 per person
Return form to: IHLA, 12574 Promise Creek Lane, Suite 100, Fishers, IN 46038.

Sponsors include: Indiana Hardwood Lumber Association (IHLA) and Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources.

Future Scheduled Hardwood University Courses:
May 7, 2025: Tree and log quality, scaling, and measurement, Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center

If you are interested in any of these events use the same sign up form to reserve your attendance.

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