Assessing the shelf life of trees killed by spruce beetle

新喀里多尼亚学院正在与Canfor公司、Sinclar集团森林产品有限公司和Conifex木材公司合作，通过应用研究制定一项缓解计划，以更好地了解当前云杉甲虫流行病及其对工业和社区的直接影响。本研究的主要目的是开发各种相关性的时间，因为死亡和关键指标和属性的纤维质量云杉甲虫攻击的立场。该方法包括实地采样，树木采样，交叉分析，并明确木材材料测试。 拟议的SB保质期项目将提高CNC的能力，以满足当地森林部门合作伙伴的需求，发展机构应用研究和创新能力，并在新的战略和区域发展水平上建立伙伴关系。几个增强的技术技能，预计从学生参与这个项目的学习成果：（一）现场和树木采样技术，明确木材测试，（二）树木年代学方法和技术，（三）木材物理和机械性能测试，以及（四）行业解决问题的专业知识。

The College of New Caledonia is collaborating with Canfor Corporation (Canfor), Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. (Sinclar) and Conifex Timber (Conifex) to develop a mitigation plan through applied research to improve understanding of the current spruce beetle epidemic and its direct impacts to industry and community. The main objective of this research study is to develop various correlations between time since death and key indicators and attributes for fibre quality in spruce beetle-attacked stands. The methodology includes field sampling, tree sampling, cross-dating analysis, and clear wood material testing. The proposed SB shelf life project will enhance CNC's ability to meet the needs of local forest sector partners, develop institutional applied research and innovation capacity, and generate partnerships at new levels of strategy and regional development. Several enhanced technical skills are expected as learning outcomes from student participation in this project: (i) field and tree sampling techniques for clear wood testing, (ii) dendrochronology methods and techniques, (iii) wood physical and mechanical properties testing, and (iv) industry problem-solving expertise.