Canadian Federal Politics Thread v5

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Ya, I'm not sure where Blender is getting these ideas from, but I don't agree at all. I used to work with a white pine program where that was exactly what we were doing, finding the best candidates to replant for harvest. Some of them were growing 3-4 feet a year on Texada Island.

Yeah, not sure either. I work in an industry that is involved with manufactured wood products, and Canada has amazing companies involved in the forestry sector all the down to the manufacturers using the forestry products.

Actually something that is not emphasized enough, as it all can be a huge source of carbon reduction.

[blender]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Ya, I'm not sure where Blender is getting these ideas from, but I don't agree at all. I used to work with a white pine program where that was exactly what we were doing, finding the best candidates to replant for harvest. Some of them were growing 3-4 feet a year on Texada Island.

Trees will grow, but the faster they grow the softer and weaker the wood. The original discussion was around old growth timber and the potential for human-planted seedlings to replace it. That is what I'm commenting on.
I'm not disparaging any of the endeavors that are being discussed here. It is all worthwhile.
I'm only commenting on the reality that the demand for old growth timber exists precisely because of its unique properties that can't be created by any artificial means.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by blender

Trees will grow, but the faster they grow the softer and weaker the wood. The original discussion was around old growth timber and the potential for human-planted seedlings to replace it. That is what I'm commenting on.
I'm not disparaging any of the endeavors that are being discussed here. It is all worthwhile.
I'm only commenting on the reality that the demand for old growth timber exists precisely because of its unique properties that can't be created by any artificial means.

What are the uses for old growth that make it so demanded?
I'm ignorant to what wood does what.

[ThisIsAnOutrage]

Originally Posted by Azure

Manufactured wood products is a huge industry.

Obviously needs wood chips and other recycled wood contents, but it is a multi-billion dollar industry.

And if done right it can be a huge way to store carbon over a long-term.

Yeah, but can they grow just a 2 x 4? Like that"s it. The whole tree is just a perfect 2x4. Look to the future!

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

What are the uses for old growth that make it so demanded?
I'm ignorant to what wood does what.

Old growth is more dimensional stable and has lots of uses and is superior in pretty much any situation. It is especially useful for quality furniture making.