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Forest Products Laboratory
One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI 53726
Phone: (608) 231-9200
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Don't Judge a Tree by Its Size

Innovative tool sheds new light on tree age, growth rate

A tool developed by FPL researchers provides a more accurate look at how trees grow. This new measurement technique may have significant implications in forest management and climate-change studies... view »

The Ring Profiler

Stay Warm This Winter

Wood provides warmth and ambiance

 Learn which woods are best for building a toasty fire. You should consider what species are readily available to you, any personal preference you have as to aroma, and what type of fire you want to build... view »
2012 Woody Biomass Grants

Woody biomass

 The USDA will be requesting proposals for using low-value woody biomass material to create renewable energy and protect communities and critical infrastructure from wildfires...
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Science Making a Difference - Research Highlights for 2011

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Study Confirms Wood Vital to Green Building


Wood should factor as a primary material in green building according to a new U.S. Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory Study ...
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Termite Eradication


A search for the Holy Grail


An interview with FPL Entomologist Rachel Arango and her innovative eradication approach ... view»

Nanotechnology


Nanocellulose, Rethink Paper


The Forest Products Industry is constantly searching for ways to unlock incredible innovations... view» »

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Economic use of Beetle-Killed Trees


A new strategic framework on the market-oriented use of beetle-killed trees as a way to offset forest restoration costs and utilize woody biomass... view Report ».


Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series


A video series that demonstrates construction techniques and building science principles that minimize moisture-related performance issues in the building enclosure... view» »

Natural Inquirer: The World's Forests second edition


The Natural Inquirer is an integrated science education journal for students aged 11-14. This edition of the Natural Inquirer presents the results of a worldwide effort to... view PDF »

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