Contributions

  • Stiefel, Maria C. - Contributor
  • Pacific Northwest Research Station (Portland, Or.) - Contributor

Publication

2007 - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland, OR, Oregon

Language

English

Word Count

7,000 words, Guess

Page Count

28 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCHD9750.5 .N515 2007

Description

The kitchen cabinet industry has shown significant growth recently, with expanding residential markets, new cabinet styles, and larger kitchens. This industry represents an opportunity for small Alaska wood producers to create high-value secondary products. In response to recent trends in kitchen cabinet manufacturing and the need to identify opportunities for underutilized species, the Alaska Wood Utilization Research and Development Center has conducted numerous studies evaluating consumer preferences for Alaska's primary hardwoods-Alaska birch (Betula papyrifera var. humilis (Reg.) Fern & Raup) and red alder (Alnus rubra Bong.). These studies explored consumer preferences under a range of marketing parameters, cabinet appearances, and regional market locations. This paper summarizes these studies and offers insights into the potential market for Alaska's hardwoods as secondary wood products such as kitchen cabinets.

Subjects

Topics

Red alderMarketingUtilizationLumber tradeKitchen cabinetsAlaska paper birchEconomic aspects of Lumber trade

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Series Statement

  • General technical report PNW -- GTR-702.
  • General technical report PNW -- 702.

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