91ÊÓƵ Lumber Grading Program
Local-use Dimension Lumber Grading for Homebuilding in 91ÊÓƵ
The 91ÊÓƵ Lumber Grading Program provides a certification course to allow small and medium scale sawmill operators to produce dimension lumber from local spruce, hemlock, and yellow cedar for home construction in 91ÊÓƵ. When the conditions of the program are met, the lumber may be accepted as an alternative to grade-stamped lumber for structural applications where required by residential building codes.
The program also provides ongoing technical support in dimension lumber grading and educational resources in supplemental topics including lumber drying and sawmill operation.
Learn more about the program on the FAQ's page. And to get announcements of new courses and other educational opportunities.
Certified producers will find essential ALG materials in the Resources section.
91ÊÓƵ Lumber Grading Certificate - Training Opportunities
Additional trainings for 2025 are being scheduled, including in Interior, Southcentral and Southeast
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Mar17
Generations Southeast Community Learning Center
9:00AM - 4:00PM -
Apr3
Tok Dog Mushers' Association
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Lumber Drying Workshop
Are you interested in learning about kiln-drying lumber, wood ID, and how to correctly use a moisture meter? We are excited to announce 3 lumber drying workshops in Fairbanks, Palmer, and Ketchikan. This workshop will be taught by visiting Assistant Professor and wood products extension specialist Frederik Laleicke from North Carolina State University. This is a 2-day workshop packed with valuable insights for your forest products business. If you enjoy learning about wood, you don't want to miss this.
