FOREWORD 



Hickory ( Carya spp.) has earned the reputation of being one of the world's 

 toughest woods. In shock resistance it has no equal. The reputation earned by 

 hickory is based on the performance of high quality material in products requir- 

 ing a high degree of strength and toughness. 



Today, a limited quantity of high-grade hickory is available and its value 

 and scarcity are well recognized by the wood- using industries. There is, however, 

 a large volume of low-grade hickory that was bypassed when loggers cut our hard- 

 wood forests, and many land managers are troubled by the increasing amount of 

 growing space occupied by it. Although this low-grade hickory does not possess 

 the quality or properties required in many products, it is a potentially valuable 

 wood for many uses. 



A conference of federal, state, university, and industrial representatives 

 was held in Clemson, S. C, in April 1953, and the Hickory Task Force was 

 organized to promote the utilization of hickory. Accomplishment of this objective 

 will be reached through research and publication of known information. 



The Southeastern Forest Experiment Station has assumed the responsibility 

 to edit, publish, and distribute reports containing information which will be de- 

 veloped under this program. 



Full acknowledgment is due the many cooperating agencies and individuals 

 who are making the project possible. Subject Matter Committee Chairmen are: 



John Drow, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wis., Growth and 



Properties of Hickory. 

 Roger Anderson, Duke University, Durham, N. C, Enemies of Hickory. 

 Roy M, Carter, N. C. State College, Raleigh, N. C, Manufacturing 



and Seasoning of Hickory. 

 John W. Lehman, Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris, Tenn. , Products 



from. Hickory. 

 Lenthall Wyman, N. C. State College, Raleigh, N. C, Hickory for Fuel. 

 C. E. Libby, N. C. State College, Raleigh, N.C., Hickory for Fiber. 

 Monies. Hudson, Spartanburg, S. C, Treating Hickory. 

 Richard D. Lane, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station, Upper Darby, 



Penna. , Marketing of Hickory. 



Walton R. Smith, Chairman 

 Hickory Task Force 



See the inside back 

 cover for a list of 

 hickory reports planned. 



