Metla Project 3503

Assessing quantity, quality and value of wood raw-material for timber trade and procurement

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Duration: 2008-2012   Keywords: Sale value, grading, timber assortments, timber measurement, timber quality, timber trade, value added, value chains
Research Programme: Renewing wood product value chains and timber procurement solutions

Objectives

The research project provides new information and develops methods for measurement, grading and assessing value of roundwood. Forestry services for forest resource information and management planning along with the pricing methods of roundwood in timber trade require independent research to secure the availability of raw material, maximize the added value of raw material and to contribute to the fair distribution of its value, according to the added-value principle. Models and methods are needed for the strategic and operative planning of timber trade and wood procurement in order to enable effective decision making. More precise information are demanded concerning roundwood dimensions and quality for roundwood trade and wood procurement, logistics and processing of raw material. The research project includes activities benefiting both forest owners and the different wood purchasers, harvesters and users and contributes to the effective operations at their interface.

Project leader: Malinen, Jukka
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Joensuu Office, PL 68, FI-80101 JOENSUU, FINLAND
Phone: +358 10 211 3124 Telefax: +358 10 211 2103
E-mail: jukka.malinen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Antikainen, Jukka, JO (2011-12), Friman, Juha-Matti (2010), Henttonen, Heikki, VA (2009), Hjelm, Lauri, JO (2012), Hyvönen, Pekka, JO (2008-11), Kilpeläinen, Harri, JO (2008-12), Lindblad, Jari, JO (2008-10,2012), Nuutinen, Tuula, JO (2008), Pesonen, Erkki (2012), Saarelainen, Mikko (2009), Sirkiä, Seija, JO (2010-12), Valtonen, Kari, VA (2009), Verkasalo, Erkki, JO (2008-12), Wall, Tapio, JO (2011-12)


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