USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) Scientist Michael Ulyshen is a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Ulyshen is the only U.S. Forest Service scientist and one of three U.S. Department of Agriculture employees to receive this honor. The PECASE is the highest award for federal scientists and[…]
If not for urban trees, energy used for heating and cooling homes in the United States would be more than 7 percent higher. New research by USDA Forest Service scientists and partners found that urban/community forests save approximately $7.8 billion annually in reduced energy costs associated heating and cooling residential buildings. Lead author David Nowak of[…]
Grande Cache Town Alberta, Canada recently invested in optimized planer mill technology. FFP has acquired a VAB linear grade optimizer handling both geometric and visual defects as well as upgrade to some lumber equipment. The entire upgrade, including VAB optimizer and displays, DO2 controls and mechanical modifications was managed by Wolftec industries. Currently in the[…]
VAB Solutions President Jean Berube, has announced the appointment of: Mr. Michel Gosselin as a wood grading expert and Mr. Danick Dupont ing. as an Expert in Wood Processing. About Michel Gosselin Michel joined VAB Solutions team in October 2016. As an expert in wood grading, he will add value to VAB Solutions’ business partners.[…]