Chad Niman
213A Thomas Poe Cooper Building
730 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40546-0073
Last Revised: Jun 21st, 2023
Professional Biography
Responsibilities
Provide statewide support to the wood products industry as a member of the Department of Forestry Extension Team. Responsible for development and delivery of educational programing to a broad spectrum of audiences.
Professional Affiliations
- Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA)
- Society of American Foresters (SAF)
- Ohio Valley Lumber Drying Association (OVLDA)
- Council on Forest Engineering (COFE)
Education
B.S., Forestry, University of Kentucky, 2012
Course Instruction
FOR 260:
Forest Products and Wood Science
(4)
Course Description: An examination of basic material properties of wood, methods by which it is used, and issues and economic conditions in which domestic and global wood markets operate. Concepts covered include species identification, chemical and mechanical properties and their effect on utilization, utilization technologies and their linkage to silvicultural practices, and affiliated issues such as recycling, product certification, environmental concerns, and alternative products.
Term(s) Taught: Spring
Term(s) Taught: Spring
