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The 2,260-acre Oak Ridge Forest in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is headquarters for the UT Forest Resources Research and Education Center. Established in 1964, this forest is unique in that, other than the traditional function of conducting forestry and wildlife research on the total property, 250 acres are identified as part of the Arboretum's mission of public education and public service. This area features interpretive nature trails and ecological points of interest. The Arboretum is a research, education and demonstration project with a collection of more than 2,500 native and exotic woody plant specimens.
Oak Ridge Forest Highlights
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An important aspect of the mission of the UT Forest Resources Center is to provide facillities for educational programs. Recently, the Oak Ridge Forest was the site for a four-day "Log Bucking" workshop for foresters, log buyers, forest industry owners, and timber production workers. This workshop trained participants in optimization of a tree's potential value for marketing lumber, veneer, fiber, and other forest products.
Participants used field techniques and computer software to determine optimal bucking decisions. Proper bucking techniques help sustain hardwood resources by reducing demand and promoting good stewardship of forest resources. The US Forest Service sponsored the workshop. Computer software and training materials were developed by Michigan Tech University.
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Oak Ridge Forest Projects
• Arboretum Project
• CRESO Project
• Forest Management
• Walking Trails
• National Forensic Academy
• Urban Forestry Demonstration
• Tree Species Studies
• Dogwood Research Project
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