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Leslie  Groom
Leslie Groom 

Employee Information

Name: Leslie Groom 
Title: Project Leader
Unit: Utilization of Southern Forest Resources (4704)
AD Unit - Inventory and Monitoring
Phone: 318-473-7267
Fax:
E-Mail: lgroom@fs.fed.us

Location Information

Mailing
Address:
USDA-Forest Service
Alexandria Forestry Center

2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
Shipping
Address:
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Location
Phone:
318-473-7268

Research Information

Education:

B.S., Colorado State University, Wood Science and Technology, 1982
M.S., Oregon State University, Forest Products, 1985
Ph.D., Oregon State University, Wood Mechanics, 1988

Current Research:

Current research: primary objectives focus onphysical and mechanical properties of wood-based composites.Although all composites types are investigated, primary emphasis is placed on wood fiber-based composites such as medium density fiberboard, linerboard, paper).Research involves processing variables (e.g. refining effect, glue levels, and panel density) and component degree of juvenility).

Collaborative Research:

Effect of genetic improvement and/or wood quality and their effect on composite performance.Rapid assessment of wood quality and wood components (with spectral analyses/multivariate analysis) and their effectiveness in composites.

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