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Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Defining Hardwood Veneer Log Quality Attributes 
By Jan Wiedenbeck, Michael Wiemann, Delton Alderman, John Baumgras, and William Luppold US Forest Service This publication provides a broad spectrum of information on the hardwood veneer industry in North America. Veneer manufacturers and their customers impose guidelines in specifying wood quality attributes that are very discriminating but poorly defined (e.g., exceptional color, texture, and/or figure characteristics). To better understand and begin to define the most important attributes that distinguish veneer logs from sawlogs, and high-end from low-end veneer logs, we visited and interviewed veneer log buyers and sellers, veneer manufacturers, and veneer sales personnel. The first section of this report provides information on the demographics of the hardwood veneer industry and domestic and export market influences on veneer manufacturing. This is followed by a discussion of: 1) veneer quality requirements for different product markets, 2) veneer log quality evaluation procedures, 3) veneer log procurement systems, 4) regional variations in veneer log quality characteristics, and 5) species-specific quality requirements and issues. To view the file, left click the link below. To download the file, right click and choose "save". The document is in Acrobat PDF format. Download latest Acrobat Reader if required. Defining Hardwood Veneer Log Quality Attributes Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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