This section is from the book "The Mechanical Properties Of Wood", by Samuel J. Record. Also available from Amazon: The Mechanical Properties Of Wood.
Field notes as outlined in Form - a Shipment Description, Manual of the Branch of Products, will be fully and carefully made by the collector. The age of each tree selected will be recorded and any other information likely to be of interest or importance will also be made a part of these field notes. Each log will have the bark left on. It will be plainly marked in accordance with directions given under Detailed Instructions. All material will be shipped to the laboratory immediately after being cut. No trees will be cut until the collector is notified that the laboratory is ready to receive the material.
 
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