The Appalachian hardwood region

T HE Appalachian Hardwood Re-

I gion is the mountainous area between Pennsylvania and Georgia with an approximate boundary at the 1000foot altitude contour. Within this area grows some of the finest hardwood timber to be found in the world.

Thousands of years ago this area was bounded on the north by glaciers and on the east, south and west by a shallow sea. When the glaciers receded and the seas subsided, the mountains were the garden spot that seeded the surrounding areas. All species of trees found in the east are also found in these mountains.

Within the Appalachian mountain territory there are vast areas of forest land containine billions of board feet of timber. -Farther west beyond the mountains in Kentucky and Tennessee, the forest lands are mostly in small tracts and farm wood lots. This is as it should be. The mountain lands are best for growing trees. The lowlands are best for crops and pasture.

The area remains primarily a timber-producing region because the rugged nature of the country discouraged extensive land clearing for farming and conditions of soil, climate and topography are nearly perfect for growing trees. The Appalachian mountains, which represent about l\Vo of the hardwood forest land area, furnish more than 2OVo of the total hardwood lumber production. their employ who guide the destiny of public, private and industrial forests.

The story of early hardwood harvesting in the Appalachians is one of waves of popularity for the different species. The first loggen went into the woods and cut white oak and yellow poplar 24 inches and larger in diameter. Timber harvest in the mountains continued to rise, with peak production reached in 1909 and 1910.

During this great period of timber production, the supply seemed infinite. Mammoth machines moved through the woods, knocking down what was not harvested and leavins great quantities of wasted wood ii their wake. Following the harvests, fires often moved through the area, burning not only the trees, but the soil as well, causing serious damage to the forest environment. However, forests are not destroyed by cutting. The miracle of nature provided the vitality to recover from the devastating fires and today the forests have regenerated.

As our ancestors found wood important to their daily lives, we find it essential today. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live a

Sfory at a Glance

Fine hardwood timber from America's Appalachian region...includedare white oak, yellow poplar, other popular specaes. uses such as flooring, cabinets, panels, and furniture.

Information used in writing this article was excerpted from inaterial published by the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc., High Point, N.C.:ed.

In the old days of virgin timber, tees were cut for use and to clear the land. Now, with the frontier gone and second growth timber before us, trees are grown for use and changing forest practices meet not only the demands of today but the anticipated demands of generations to come. Today, landowners and operators alike have professional foresters in week without touching anything that required the cutting of a tree. There would be no newspapers, magazines or books. Food would be very hard to find. New homes could not be built. Railroads could not operate. There would be, no paper productsno toilet tissue, paper napkins, bags, boxes or containers. Fortunately for all of us, we will not run out of wood in the immediate future. Trees are our only major renewable resource. That is, trees regenerate themselves. Unlike the oil and mineral resources of this nation, trees can go on forever. If we are intelligent enough as a society to grow, harvest and manage trees scientifically, we can count on a bountiful supply of wood forever.

In the cutting, sawing and processing of logs in the Appalachian region, thousands of jobs are created. Men are needed to cut the trees, saw them into logs and haul them to sawmills. There the logs are cut into lumber. Other plants process them into flooring, cabinets. panels. furniture and vdiious finished products. Wood industry jobs now require highly skilled people and provide lifetime occupational employment for those who want meaningful productive work. Altogether the basic forest industries of the Appalachian region employ more than 35,000 men, with payrolls generating millions of dollars.

There is a direct relationship between the quality of the timber and the quality of all other forest resources. When trees are maintained in a healthy, vigorous condition, all other resources benefit. When trees are "cultured" or managed, watershed values, wildlife food and cover, recreational opportunities, and all other enjoyment values for people are the greatest.

College Lumber Program

Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo Club members, Ken Coleman, Chuck Lember and Mike Walsh presented an educational program on lumber to the architectural class at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Ca., during National Forest Products Week.

Walsh spoke on consffuction lumber; Lember, Capital Lumber, discussed redwood and Ken Coleman. Eckstrom Plywood, displayed samples of Douglas fir, white fir, pine and redwood. These with brochures from Capital Lumber Company, Chino, Ca.; Weyerhauser Co., Los Angeles, Ca.; and Simpson Building Supply, Cerritos, Ca., were left with the class for future reference.

Wholesalers of imporled and domestic hardwood lumber and plywood, specializing in alder and Philippine mahogany. Be sure and ask us about redwood uppers.

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(Continued from page 23) is very low and in many cases the plywood is shop grade or is inferior in other respects and may not be grade stamped.

Tlie California laws regarding truth in advertising require that the grades be specified in the ads.

Each dealer should place a statement near the logo in his ads that reads "Make sure your lumber and plywood are grade stamped for your protection. " This, we hope will cause the consumer to become concerned about grades of lumber and to look for the stamp. Lumber that is advertised and sold as 2 x 4 studs without the qualifying stud srade stamD mav be used by a homeowner as studs on a "project, Urit the building inlpector will red tag any job with studs not properly marked or even worse the ungraded studs may collapse under load.

There is a ray of sunshine ahead in l98l and we musl be in a position to make the most of every oppormnity presented.

Wood Moulding Promotion Push

The Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers has launched its new promotion program with a series of newspaper articles, sent to 2,700 newspapers across the U.S., intended to educate homeowners about the variety of do-it-yourself wood moulding projects that can transform a nondescript home into one wittt personality and character.

The program is designed to increase the usage of wood moulding by consumers and support the sales efforts of dealers and distributors by helping create sales opportunities for them.

For Specifiers & Installers

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Materials Testing

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It's in the Bag

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Stop Leaks

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No-Weld Handrail

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All About Bathrooms

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Door Choice

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Structural Design Details

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Honey of a Cabinet

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Vendor Surveillance

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Concrete Paving

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Window Dressing

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SUPERVISOR-SCHEDULER

LEADING manufacturer of lumber products is expanding its operation. We are seeking qualified individual with minimum of 5 years experience in the lumber industry. Position requires background in conversion options and understanding of lumber flow from green to dry. Must have leadership qualities. We are offering a challenging position and one with growth. Please send resume or letter or call in confidence to Jim Frodsham, South Bay Forest Products, P.O. Box 6125, Orange, Ca.92667. Ql4) 627551 3.

MANAGER wanted for large retail lumber company in San Francisco, Ca. area. ExcelIent salary. Send resume to: Box 364, clo The Merchant Magazine.

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EXPERIENCED, self-reliant person to manage full service lumber and building material retail yard in Greater Los Angeles, Ca., area. Must be able to oper- ate as own profit center, handling purchasing, accounts receivable, personnel. Excellent medical and dental program, other fringe benefits. Replies confidential. Send resume to Box 384 c/o The Merchant Magazine.

RETIRED lumbermen, tired of being retired? Your old contacts can help both of us. Growing company looking for retired lumbermen to work commission sales in San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles, Ca.. areas on commercial and contractor sales. Cafl Joe at (213) 222-7101.

EXPERIENCED pallet salesman. Ask for Carl Boesch, Hunter Woodworks, (213) 775-2544.

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LUMBER SALESMAN needed by established San Francisco,Ca., yard. Inside and outside sales work with millwork, industrial and contractor accounts. Salary commensurate with experience. Ricci & Kruse Lumber, Hawes & Armstrong Sts., San Francisco, Ca..94124. {415) 822-6'190, Attn: Mr. Ricci.

TELEPHONE SALES, pleasant telephone voice, light typing and basic familiarity with general office functions. Apply in person. Hunter Woodworks, 1235 E. 223 St., Carson, Ca. Ask for Tom.

INDUSTRIAL LUMBER salesman needed. Call or see W.M. Hunter, Hunter Woodworks, 1235 E. 223 St., Carson, Ca. 90745 013) 7't5-2544.

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LUMBER manufacturer with plant in Orange, Ca., is seeking qualified individuals in various positions. Company has made capital expenditures to its facilities. We are seeking individuals for these positions: planerman, moulderman, graders, tallyman and shift supervisor. These are excellent opportunities with growth potential. Please contact John Hodge at (714) 637-5350. South Bay Forest Products.

NORTHERN California lumber wholesaler needs experienced wholesale salesman for direct T&T and carload sales to retail and industrial accounts. All replies confidential. Write P.O. Box 6380. Concord, Ca.94524.

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And Weathered

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BARNWOOD

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Rail or T&T shipment. Call Jerry Guin with your inquiries.

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