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5. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The author wishes to acknowledge the contributions of the following people:

 

• Mr Bill Leggate, Research Scientist, Processing Seasoning and Utilisation, QFRI.
  
• Mr Sandy Roberts, Timber Technician, Processing Seasoning and Utilisation, QFRI.
  
• Mr Ashley Cause, Technical Assistant, Processing Seasoning and Utilisation, QFRI.
  
• Mr Matt Armstrong, Assistant Scientist, Wood Quality Improvement Laboratory, QFRI.
  
• Mr Terry Copley, Senior Laboratory Manager/Technician, Wood Quality Improvement Laboratory, QFRI.
  
• Mrs Amanda Yeates, Program Leader, Forest Products Program, QFRI.
  
• Mr Bill Atyeo, A/Research Scientist, Timber Engineering, QFRI.
  
• Mr Chris Fitzgerald, Senior Technician, Timber Entomology, QFRI.
  
• Mr Jim O'Brien, Plantation Foreman, State Forests of New South Wales.
  
• Mr Alan Quick, Landowner, Cudgen Road, Stotts Creek, NSW.
  
• Mr Gary Hopewell, Technician in Charge, Processing Seasoning and Utilisation, QFRI.