Dean L.
Parry, Forester
USDA Forest
Service, PNW Research Station
P.O. Box 3890
Portland, OR 97208
phone: (503) 808-2070
fax: (503) 808-2020
email: dparry@fs.fed.us
Current
Responsibilities with the Team
Develop
volume and value analysis prediction equations. Use SAS to organize data and
create regression prediction equations and reports from recent and/or
historical research data. Examples of recent work follow:
Explore methods of using a sawing simulation program called Autosaw to
simulate lumber volume and grade yield from logs. The program's input
consists of data files that are numeric descriptions of the shape of sample
logs and also contain the size and orientation of knots in the logs. Batches
of up to 99 logs can be sawn to produce a variety of product sizes.
Examination of early results of sawing 1600 logs from simulated pruned
Douglas fir and western hemlock butt logs is currently under way.
I'm also involved in a study to determine the suitability of using retired
western red cedar power transmission poles for second time around uses. This
change in disposal policy would provide an alternative to the present
practice of depositing them in landfills, and also develop some income.
Products being explored are sawn or split rail fencing, boards or square
posts. Initial results show used poles are suitable for producing No. 2 and
better 6 X 6 posts or 1 X 12 rough sawn boards.
Education
I attended two years of college at both South
Dakota State University, Brookings, and University of Montana, Missoula,
Montana. I graduated from U. of M. in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Forest Resource Management.
Professional
Experience
Forester 11/87 to present
Ecologically
Sustainable Production of Forest Resources, as a forester responsible for
programmer/analyst work, sample setup and data collection. Recent studies
have been conducted to reveal optimum uses for trees from small diameter
and/or high population stands. Management trends can take advantage of the
extraordinarily high-value properties of small diameter trees that have
replaced the resource that made up the original land base in the West. Trees
from small diameter, densely stocked stands yield wood with uniquely
different qualities. The trees yield wood with tight growth rings and small
knots.
Forest technician 7/78 to 11/87
Involved in leading field activities and recovery study data collection
in all of its forms for forest products recovery studies based in the Western
states. In charge of the sampling crew doing a damage assessment survey
following the 1980 eruption on Mt. St. Helens.
Work Experience
Prior to joining the Team
I worked in a Midwestern states retail lumber and
building materials store for 8 years. This job provided me with an education
in building plans and materials lists estimates, and during the early years
while the job actually involved handling wood, received an exposure to the
effects of visual lumber defects on straightness and strength
characteristics. Contractors in the home improvement and construction trades
were always ready to impart their knowledge of 'how to' skills to a young
kid. I then used this newfound knowledge to instruct homeowner customers in
their projects.
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