“From Trees to Lumber” Program Offered to Woodland Owners and Enthusiasts at Superior Hardwoods of Ohio in Wellston on June 13th

The forest industry greatly benefits Southeastern Ohio, where it generates total economic activities of 12,000 jobs and $2.5 billion to the state’s economy.  A key contributor to this impact is Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Inc.  Founded in 1971 by Emmett Conway Jr., Superior is the state’s largest green lumber producer.

The “Day in the Woods-Second Friday Program”, which is normally offered at the Vinton Furnace State Forest, will travel to Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Inc. in Wellston for a June 13  “From Trees to Lumber” program.  The program will start at 9 am at Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Inc., 134 Wellston Industrial Park Rd, Wellston, OH 45692.  In addition to a tour of Superior’s log yard and sawmill, participants in the program will:

 · Learn the basics of measuring and evaluating the quality of trees and logs

· Understand how tree and log quality relate to the value of lumber

· Learn how trends in lumber and log prices relate to the value of your trees

“From Trees to Lumber” and the “Day in the Woods-2^nd Friday Series” are sponsored by the Education and Demonstration Subcommittee of the Vinton Furnace State Forest with support from the ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, US Forest Service, Vinton County Soil and Water Conservation District, Ohio State University Extension, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wild Turkey Federation, Hocking College and Glatfelter.

The program will begin at 9:00 AM.  A registration fee of $10 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials.  Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling OSU Extension Vinton County at 740-596-5212, or email Dave Apsley at apsley.1@osu.edu by June 9.

Second Friday Series Brochure 2014

From the Wellston exit on SR 32 take SR 327 south for about 1/2 mile. At the flashing light turn right (west) onto Fairgreens road. After passing over SR 32 turn right onto Wellston Industrial Park Road (approximately 1/2 mile from SR 327). Superior Hardwoods will be on your right.

NOTE: When using GPS to navigate please use the following Coordinates for Superior Hardwoods:  39° 4’53.27″N    82°32’51.89″W.  The street address will lead you to the wrong location!

Day in the Woods Partners