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[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

Frank, If you want to see some innovative use of poplar, either visit, 
or else read the story about (in Pc Activist #41, May 99), Earthaven's 
Forestry Cooperative (www.earthaven.org) , who have discovered some good 
ways to build beautiful strong buildings with relatively small poplar 
timber and normally wasted wood.
Keith


FranksFarm@aol.com wrote:

> Good day:)
>
> In a message dated 11/12/02 1:42:21 PM, mpludwig@facstaff.wisc.edu writes:
>
> << When you have the time, when you need the money/lumber  and when you need 
> more sunshine for the new trees coming up.  If they are big enough to meet 
> your timber needs I'd take them. >>
>
> He he he. But of course! My question though has more to do with timber log 
> prices. Generally forester tells me that you make most money from trees that 
> are over 21" in diameter. Most poplars here grow straight and tall. Very few 
> seem to get to 21" in diameter. So it seems I need to compromise, and find a 
> diameter that still makes good economic sense. 
>
> Also what minimum diameter is necessary to comfortably get a 12" board?
>
> Outside of cabinetry, trim are there other applications that it is well 
> suited too?
>
> Thanks. Frank
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