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Jan Wiedenbeck

Title: Team Leader / Research Forest Products Technologist.
Unit: Ecological and Economic Sustainability of the Appalachian Forest in an Era of Globalization
Address: NRS
241 Mercer Springs Road
Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: 304-431-2708
E-mail: Contact Jan Wiedenbeck

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Education

Ph.D. Forestry and Wood Science, Virginia Tech, 1992
M.S. Forestry and Wood Science, Virginia Tech, 1988
B.S. Forestry, University of Michigan, 1980.

Civic & Professional Affiliations

Forest Products Society, Society of American Foresters, Society of Wood Science and Technology

Current Research

Hardwood quality, markets, and processing research.

Why is This Important

Hardwood quality is impacted by many factors, including forest management practices. Quality in turn affects hardwood utilization potential which frequently dictates what forest landowners can and will do with their forest resources. Improvements in processing hardwood products can lead to conversion efficiencies which allow U.S. manufacturers to operate more profitably which should allow for a larger portion of our nation?s demand for wood products to be met by domestic supplies rather than draining the forest resources of other countries.

Featured Publications

Bumgardner, Matthew; Bowe, Scott; Wiedenbeck, Janice. 2013. Assessing the influence of forest ownership type and location on roundwood utilization at the stump and top in a region with small-diameter markets. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 43: 376-384.
Wiedenback, Jan; Ray, Chuck D.; Ma, Li. 2011. A synopsis of the wood-based energy and heating industries in the northeastern United States with consideration of potential impacts on future demand for roundwood. In: Fei, Songlin; Lhotka, John M.; Stringer, Jeffrey W.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Miller, Gary W., eds. Proceedings, 17th central hardwood forest conference; 2010 April 5-7; Lexington, KY; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-78. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 559-569.
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Lowell, Eini. 2011. An examination of the feasibility of using time-of-flight based non-destructive evaluation to assess the soundness of standing Acacia koa. In: Proceedings of the 3rd international scientific conference on hardwood processing; 2011 Oct. 16-18; Blackburg, VA. Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: 273-280.
Andersch, Adrienn; Buehlmann, Urs; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Lawser, Steve. 2011. Product costing practices in the North American hardwood component industry. In: Proceedings of the 3rd international scientific conference on hardwood processing; 2011 Oct. 16-18; Blackburg, VA. Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: 135-145.
Grushecky, Shawn T.; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Spong, Ben. 2011. Roundwood markets and utilization in West Virginia and Ohio. In: Fei, Songlin; Lhotka, John M.; Stringer, Jeffrey W.; Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Miller, Gary W., eds. Proceedings, 17th central hardwood forest conference; 2010 April 5-7; Lexington, KY; Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-78. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 545-558.

Additional Online Publications

Boltz, Brian; Wiedenbeck, Jan. 2010. Strike one! Aluminum. Strike two! Maple. Will EAB be strike three?. In: Michler, Charles H.; Ginzel, Matthew D., eds. 2010. Proceedings of symposium on ash in North America; 2010 March 9-11; West Lafayette, IN. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-72. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 26-31.
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Mitchell, Philip H.; Ammerman, Bobby; Saloni, Daniel. 2009. Guía del Operador del Molino Preliminar -- 2009. Rep. Tec. Gen. NRS-41. Plaza Newtown, Pensilvana: Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos de América, Servicio Forestal, Estación del Investigación del Noreste. 55 p.
Palmer, Jeff; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Porterfield, Elizabeth. 2009. SOLVE The performance analyst for hardwood sawmills. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-43. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 44 p. and 1 CD-ROM.
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Parsons, Jeff; Beeken, Bruce. 2009. What's your relationship with computerized manufacturing technologies -- functional, dysfunctional or non-existent?. Industrial Strength Woodworking. April: 4p.
Scholl, Matthew S.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Blankenhorn, Paul R.; Ray, Charles D.; Stover, Lee R.; Beakler, Brian W. 2008. A comparison of kiln-drying schedules and quality outcomes for 4/4-thickness black cherry lumber sawn from small-diameter logs. Forest Products Journal 58(12): 41-48.
Buehlmann, Urs; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Noble, R., Jr.; Kline, D. Earl. 2008. Creating a standardized and simplified cutting bill using group technology. Wood and Fiber Science. 40(1): 29-41.
Liang, Shanquing; Wang, Xiping; Wiedenbeck, Janice; Cai, Zhiyong; Fu, Feng. 2008. Evaluation of acoustic tomography for tree decay detection. In: Proceedings of the 15th international symposium on nondestructive testing of wood; 2007 September 10-12; Duluth, MN. Forest Products Society: 49-54.
Brinberg, David; Kline, Earl; Alderman, Delton; Araman, Philip; Cesa, Ed; Milauskas, Steve; Walthousen, Tom; Wiedenbeck, Jan. 2008. Exploring research priorities for the North American hardwood industry. Forest Products Journal 58(3):6-16
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Sabula, Andy. 2008. Ohio roundwood utilization by the timber industry in 2006. Resour. Bull. NRS-32. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 18 p.
Buehlmann, Urs; Kline, D. Earl; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Noble, R., Jr. 2008. The influence of cutting-bill requirements on lumber yield using a fractional-factorial design part II, correlation and number of part sizes. Wood and Fiber Science 40(4): 610-619.
Buehlmann, Urs; Kline, D. Earl; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Noble, R., Jr. 2008. Validation of the standardized and simplified cutting bill. Wood and Fiber Science 40(2):202-213
Rappold, Patrick M.; Bond, Brian H.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Ese-Etame, Roncs. 2007. Impact of elliptical shaped red oak logs on lumber grade and volume recovery. Forest Products Journal. 57(6): 70-73.
Young, Timothy M.; Bond, Brian H.; Wiedenbeck, Jan. 2007. Implementation of a real-time statistical process control system in hardwood sawmills. Forest Products Journal. 57(9): 54-62.
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Palmer, Jeff; Mayer, Robert. 2006. Make Log Yield Analysis Part of Your Daily Routine. Hardwood Matters: 8-9, 11
Michael, Judd H.; Guo, Zhen George; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Ray, Charles D. 2006. Production supervisor impacts on subordinates' safety outcomes: an investigation of leader-member exchange and safety communication. Journal of Safety Research 37:469-477
Bond, Brian; Wiedenbeck, Janice. 2006. Study of overlength on red oak lumber drying quality and rough mill yield. Forest Products Journal 56(10):15-19
Palmer, A. Jefferson, Jr.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Mayer, Robert W. 2005. Cost of Sawing Timber (COST) Module (Version 1.0) for Windows®. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-338. Newtwon Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 18 p. [Includes CD-ROM].
Mayer, Robert; Wiedenbeck, Jan. 2005. Continuous sawmill studies: protocols, practices, and profits. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-334. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 32 p.
Evans, Demetrice D.; Michael, Judd H.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Ray, Charles D. 2005. Relationships between organizational climates and safety-related events at four wood manufacturers. Forest Products Journal. 55(6): 23-28.
Mitchell, Philip H.; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Ammerman, Bobby. 2005. Rough Mill Improvement Guide for Managers and Supervisors. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-329. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 60 p.
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Wiemann, Michael; Alderman, Delton; Baumgras, John; Luppold, William. 2004. Defining Hardwood Veneer Log Quality Attributes. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-313. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 36 p.
Alderman, Delton; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Peter, Paula; Brinberg, David. 2004. Key Attributes Associated with Veneer Quality Timber that may be Impacted by Forest Management Practices. In: Yaussy, Daniel A.; Hix, David M.; Long, Robert P.; Goebel, P. Charles, eds. Proceedings, 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2004 March 16 19; Wooster, OH. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-316. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station: 140-147.
Shepley, Brian P.; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Smith, Robert L. 2004. Opportunities for expanded and higher value utilization of No. 3A Common hardwood lumber. Forest Products Journal. 54(9): 77-85.
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Shepley, Brian P.; Smith, Robert L. 2004. Rough-mill yield and cutting efficiency for No. 3A Common lumber compared to other lumber grade mix options. Forest Products Journal. 54(12): 132-140.
Michael, Judd H.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K. 2004. Safety in the wood products industry. Forest Products Journal. 54(10): 8-18.
Brown, John; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Gazo, Rado; Yaussy, Daniel A. 2004. Silvicultural Treatment Effects on Hardwood Tree Quality on the Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest. In: Yaussy, Daniel A.; Hix, David M.; Long, Robert P.; Goebel, P. Charles, eds. Proceedings, 14th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 2004 March 16 19; Wooster, OH. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-316. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station: 56-65.
Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Blankenhorn, Paul R.; Scholl, Matthew; Stover, Lee R. 2004. Small-Diameter Hardwood Utilization with Emphasis on Higher Value. In: Moore, Susan; Bardon, Robert. eds. Enhancing the southern Appalachian forest resource symposium proceedings, [CD-ROM]. Available at: www.ncsu.edu/feop/symposium/proceedings_2003
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Brown, John; Bennett, Neal. 2003. Crook and overlength in hardwood lumber:results from a 14-mill survey. Forest Products Journal. 53(5): 61-66.
Buehlmann, Urs; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Kline, E. Earl. 2003. Effect of cutting bill requirements on lumber yield in a rip-first rough mill. Wood and Fiber Science. 35(2): 187-200.
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Brown, John; Bennett, Neal; Rast, Everette. 2003. Hardwood lumber widths and grades used by the furniture and cabinet industries: Results of a 14-mill survey. Forest Products Journal. 53(4): 72-80.
Wiedenbeck, Jan; Blackwell, Kyle. 2003. Hardwood sawmill downtime costs. Southern Lumberman 27-30
Wiedenbeck, Jan. 2003. Optimizing crosscut & chop saw operations. Wood & Wood Products. October: 55-59.
Wiedenbeck, Jan. 2002. Effect of vertical integration on the utilization of hardwood resources. In: Proceedings of the annual hardwood symposium, Current topics in the processing and utilization of hardwood lumber. May 30 - June 1, 2002: Fall Creek Falls, TN. 144-146.
Wiedenbeck, Janice K. 2002. Expertise in Primary and Secondary Solid-Wood Processing Available from State, Federal, and University Sources. NE-INF-157-02. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 20 p.
Young, Thomas M.; Bond, Brian H.; Wiedenbeck, Jan. 2002. Reducing lumber thickness variation using real-time statistical process control. In: Proceedings of the 30th annual hardwood symposium, Current topics in the processing and utilization of hardwood lumber. May 30 - June 1, 2002: Fall Creek Falls, TN. 103-113.
Hamner, Peter C.; Bond, Brian H.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K. 2002. The effects of lumber length on part yields in gang-rip-first rough mills. Forest Products Journal 52(5):71-76
Wiedenbeck, Jan. 2001. Factors that impact rough mill yield and value. FDM. 73(3):62-67.
Buehlmann, Urs; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Kline, E. Earl. 1999. Character-marked furniture: potential for lumber yield increase in crosscut-first rough mills. Forest Products Journal. 49(2): 65-72.
Steele, Philip H.; Wiedenbeck, Jan; Shmulsky, Rubin; Perera, Anura. 1999. The influence of lumber grade on machine productivity in the rough mill. Forest Products Journal. 49(9): 48-54.
Buehlmann, Urs; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Kline, D. Earl. 1998. Character-marked furniture: potential for lumber yield increase in rip-first rough mills. Forest Products Journal. 48(4): 43-50.
Wiedenbeck, Janice K. 1998. Women's work... in wood products. Forest Products Journal. 48(7/8): 12-23.
Gatchell, Charles, J.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Walker, Elizabeth S. 1996. The effects of crosscutting before gang-ripping on dimension part yields from no. 1 and 2A common red oak lumber. Forest Products Journal. 46(2): 61-66.
Gatchell, Charles J.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Elizabeth S. 1995. Understanding that red oak lumber has a better and worse end. Forest Products Journal. 45(4): 54-60.
Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Gatchell, Charles J.; Walker, Elizabeth S. 1994. Data bank for short-length red oak lumber. Res. Pap. NE-695. Radnor, PA: US. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 16 p.
Gatchell, Charles J.; Wiedenbeck, Janice K.; Walker, Elizabeth S. 1992. 1992 Data Bank for Red Oak Lumber. FS Research Paper NE-669. 47 pp.

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