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HUP Bucking Workshops equip log buckers to improve their value recovery on quality hardwood trees by 20% or more. These are documented improvements in the value of saw and veneer logs produced from quality hardwood trees. The training includes both indoor and outdoor components and makes use of the HW Buck computer simulator to give participants the opportunity to improve their skills on both simulated and actual, on-site, tree stems. Hardwood defects, grading and scaling, and expert bucking techniques are covered. Participant receive SFE Continuing Education Credit.
For additional information and/or registration contact:
Scott Noble
20999 Worham Rd.
Chassell, MI 49916
906 481 1097
scott@nobleforestry.com
Upcoming 2010 Workshops
Hardwood Scaling, Grading, and Bucking
Learn and apply log scaling basics. Understand and practice TPA log grading rules. Master the HW Buck bucking simulator. Learn how to increase value recovery on quality hardwoods trees by 20% or more through expert log bucking.
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Date:
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December 16, 2010 |
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Location:
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Chassell and Worham, MI (directions) |
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Instructor:
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Scott Noble |
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Fee:
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Fees for attendees are covered by HUP (covers: workshop instruction, coffee/snacks, handouts/resources, field reference card, a personal copy of the HW Buck Bucking Simulator, and the Hardwood Defect Tutorial)
Lunch provided by Noble Forestry |
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Start/End Time:
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8:30 - 4:30 EST (workshop will commence at the Chassell Township/Fire Hall) |
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Certifications:
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SFE Continuing Education |
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USFS Wood Education and Research Center, Hardwood Utilization Project, and Noble Forestry |
Hardwood Defects and Bucking
See the actual impact of defects while we dissect sample logs on a lumber mill. Master the HW Buck bucking simulator. Learn how to apply your understanding of defects to increase value recovery on quality hardwoods trees by 20% or more through expert log bucking.
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Date:
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December 18, 2010 |
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Location:
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Chassell and Worham, MI (directions) |
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Instructor:
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Scott Noble |
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Fee:
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Fee for attendees is covered by HUP (covers: workshop instruction, coffee/snacks, handouts/resources, field reference card, a personal copy of the HW Buck Bucking Simulator, and the Hardwood Defect Tutorial)
Lunch provided by Noble Forestry |
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Start/End Time:
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8:30 - 4:30 EST (workshop will commence at the Chassell Township/Fire Hall) |
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Certifications:
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SFE Continuing Education |
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USFS Wood Education and Research Center, Hardwood Utilization Project, and Noble Forestry |
Previous 2010 Workshops
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April 20 |
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Location:
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Middlefield, Ohio |
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Instructor:
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Scott Noble |
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Fee:
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Fee for attendees is covered by HUP (covers: workshop instruction, coffee/snacks, handouts/resources, field reference card, a personal copy of the HW Buck Bucking Simulator, and the Hardwood Defect Tutorial) |
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Start/End Time:
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Certifications:
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Hardwood Utilization Project, Ohio Foretry Association, Northeast Ohio Loggers Chapter, Trumbull County Hardwoods, USFS Wood Education and Research Center |
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Date:
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April 8 |
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Location:
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Chassell, Michigan |
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Instructor:
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Scott Noble |
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Fee:
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Fee for attendees is covered by HUP (covers: workshop instruction, coffee/snacks, handouts/resources, field reference card, a personal copy of the HW Buck Bucking Simulator, and the Hardwood Defect Tutorial) |
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Start/End Time:
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8:30 - 4:30 EST |
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Certifications:
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SFE Continuing Education |
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Sponsors: |
USFS Wood Education and Research Center, Hardwood Utilization Project, and Noble Forestry |
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Date:
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May 7 |
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Location:
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Chassell and Houghton, MI (directions) |
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Instructor:
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Scott Noble |
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Fee:
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Fee for attendees is covered by HUP (covers: workshop instruction, coffee/snacks, handouts/resources, field reference card, a personal copy of the HW Buck Bucking Simulator, and the Hardwood Defect Tutorial) |
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Start/End Time:
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8:30 - 4:30 EST (workshop will commence at the Chassell Township/Fire Hall) |
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Certifications:
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SFE Continuing Education |
| Sponsors: |
USFS Wood Education and Research Center, Hardwood Utilization Project, American Forest Management, and Noble Forestry |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HW Buck and how does it work?
Click here to view a flash video on HW Buck.
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