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The silence of the limbs

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Timberati

My name is Norm, I love trees, and I’m a forester. Foresters love all the types of forests that exist, young, old, and in between. Trees are awesome. We love all the stuff they provide, such as shade, habitat, cleaner … Continue reading →

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IPCC 4th Assessment Report doesn’t agree with the Center for Biological Diversity

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Timberati

Apparently, the Center for Biological Diversity doesn’t agree with the Mitigation Working Group Report [PDF] in IPCC’s 4th Assessment as to the best strategy for mitigating CO2. Photo from south island on New Zealand. “Biomass clearing and site preparation prior … Continue reading →

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Timber’s Term of the Week: Scaler

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Timberati

Scaler n The one who measures logs with a cheat stick (aka Scale Stick) to decide the board-foot volume within a log. Scalers are the enemy of bushelers. “The scaler pulled out that stupid cheat stick of his and said … Continue reading →

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Timber’s Term of the Week: Skid Road

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Timberati

How did skid road morph into skid row? Webster’s Online Dictionary defines a “skid road” as: A road made of logs on which freshly cut timber can be hauled. Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary defines a “skid road” as: A road along … Continue reading →

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