Resource Extension and Optimization

Resource Extension and Optimization

Resource Extension and Optimization

Optimal utilization, improving durability of wood and increasing recyclability all contribute to extending the resource. Oregon State has a history of innovation in the science of improving wood product durability and specializes in the critical issue of how to sustainably design and manage wood products for a long life and re-use.

Faculty Research Programs

Our goals are to improve the performance of utility poles through research on treatment, specifications, maintenance, and disposal.