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Hardwood Lumber Ready for Kiln - Two Workshops Announced for 2019 by NC State University - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Feb 27, 2025

Register now: 54th Annual Hardwood Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course at NC State

June 3, 2025 – 8:00 AM thru June 6, 2025 12:00 PM NC State UniversityHodges Wood Products LabRaleigh, North CarolinaContact Frederik Laleicke for more information at919-513-7368 or frederik.laleicke@ncsu.eduClick here for more information and registration. Course Description This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and scientific background on related wood properties…
Stacks of Wood - Spring 2018 Southeastern Dry Kiln Club Meeting - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Feb 16, 2024

Register now: 53rd Annual Hardwood Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course at NC State

May 21, 2024 – 8:00 AM thru May 24, 2024 12:00 PM NC State UniversityHodges Wood Products LabRaleigh, North CarolinaContact Frederik Laleicke for more information at919-513-7368 or frederik.laleicke@ncsu.eduClick here for more information and registration. Course Description This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and scientific background on related wood properties…
Wood Cut - Urban Wood Business Survey -College of Natural Resources at NC State

Jan 12, 2024

2024 Urban Wood Drying Workshop

Deadwood revival design, North Carolina State University Wood Products Extension, & the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo have partnered under a Calfire Community and Urban Forestry grant to conduct a series of urban wood drying workshops. Proper drying is key to processing freshly milled boards & slabs into valuable, high quality, marketable products. this…
Wood pile - Wood Banks 2.0 - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Sep 25, 2023

Webinar: Firewood Banks

Firewood remains a common heating source for households in suburban and rural areas of the United States. It can be costly to purchase, and especially low-income households can struggle to afford it and public assistance programs typically do not provide any. This is where firewood banks can help! Groups of volunteers team up to make…
Hardwood Lumber Ready for Kiln - Two Workshops Announced for 2019 by NC State University - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Apr 5, 2023

Register now: 52nd Annual Hardwood Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course at NC State

July 25–28, 2023NC State UniversityHodges Wood Products LabRaleigh, North CarolinaContact Frederik Laleicke for more information at919-513-7368 or frederik.laleicke@ncsu.eduClick here for more information and registration. Course Description This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and scientific background on related wood properties and processes. It will have value for the beginner as…
Collage of Images - 2022 Urban Wood Drying Workshop - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Dec 26, 2022

2023 Urban Wood Drying Workshop

Deadwood Revival Design, North Carolina State University Wood Products Extension, & the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo have partnered under a Calfire Community and Urban Forestry grant to conduct a series of urban wood drying workshops over the next three years. Proper drying is key to processing freshly milled boards & slabs into valuable,…
Wood Cut - Urban Wood Business Survey -College of Natural Resources at NC State

Apr 5, 2022

Urban Wood Business Survey

Urban wood products are appealing and sustainable. Products, such as live edge furniture, fireplace mantels, and other wood furnishings have become increasingly popular among designers, builders, and consumers. For existing companies, hobbyists, entrepreneurs, and the semi-retired, urban wood has become a promising and fulfilling business opportunity with relatively low requirements for seed capital. How did…

Mar 28, 2022

51st Annual Hardwood Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course at NC State Announced

The 51st Annual Hardwood Dry Kiln Operator’s Short Course May 24 – 27, 2022NC State UniversityHodges Wood Products LabRaleigh, North CarolinaContact Phil Mitchell for more information at919-515-5581 or phil_mitchell@ncsu.eduClick Here for more information and registration. Course Description This short course will provide practical knowledge about how lumber is effectively kiln dried and scientific background on…
Collage of Images - 2022 Urban Wood Drying Workshop - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Feb 26, 2022

2022 Urban Wood Drying Workshop

Deadwood revival design, North Carolina state University Wood Products Extension, & the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo have partnered under a Calfire Community and Urban Forestry grant to conduct a series of urban wood drying workshops over the next three years. Proper drying is key to processing freshly milled boards & slabs into valuable,…

Sep 29, 2021

Fall 2021 Southeastern Dry Kiln Club Meeting

The fall 2021 Southeastern Dry Kiln Club meeting will be held jointly with the Allegheny Dry Kiln Club Program Fall Meeting November 10-11 November 10th, Reception ( Sawmill MD, Danfoss and ISK Biocides) November 11th Tours: Speyside Bourbon Cooperage’s stave mill Speyside Bourbon Cooperage Presentations Recent and Historic Trends in Hardwood Markets Prepping lumber for…