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AMERICAN
PAULOWNIA
ASSOCIATION
VOL. 21 NO. 1
FEBRUARY 2013
TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN PAULOWNIA ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT
VINCE LUCHSINGER, MG USAF, PHD
by
Ralph Donaldson, Editor
Born in 1929 and raised on a dairy farm in Iowa,
Vince Luchsinger developed a love for reading and
learning early on in a one-room country school. The
work was hard and the hours were long, but he says it
was a “great place to grow up.” But learning seemed
to be the beacon, so he graduated from high school in
Dubuque and then graduated from Loras College with
a B.A. about 1948. He could not get a job as a teacher
(he was only 19) so he entered the Air Force.
Vince Luchsinger, Leader, Educator & Professional
He was young, but the Air Force was younger.
He loved to read and study and learn; and the
opportunities were there. He continued this exciting
journey; became a pilot and earned his Master’s and
PhD degrees in Texas. He flew in the Korean War
and even served as pilot for the President of Korea for
a while after the war. Vince worked mostly as a
research scientist in the Air Force and retired as a
Major General. He credits his success in the service
to his love of learning.
Two stars and a PhD are more accomplishments
than most people enjoy, but Vince was not looking for
a rocking chair. He sought and won a teaching
position at the University of Baltimore Department of
Management and International Business in 1981. He
is currently listed as Professor of Management.
Living and working in the Baltimore-D.C. area
was good, but life lacked something. Vince was still
a country boy at heart. Wife Lou, a South Carolina
girl herself, found the place that became Arbor Vitae
Farm. Listening to him describe the place, the writer
believes they might have bought it for the 1800’s
barn, and built their farm around that.
A longtime member of the Rotary Club, he
arranged a meeting program in the 1980’s in which he
got two Maryland foresters to speak on their work.
After the presentation, Vince asked what they would
plant if they had acreage and wanted to maximize
profit. They both said, Paulownia “tomentosa.”
(Continued on page 5)
President’s Message. . .
Happy New Year, my Paulownia Friends!
I hope 2013 has been bringing good things to you. This will be a
major year for me. Lou and I are selling our house and farm. A while
back, in my employment at the University of Baltimore, I was
thinking; "So I'm hitting 84 years soon and why am I working? I
enjoy it but I can't wait forever on my Paulownia trees.” Therefore,
I'm retiring as of 1 July 2013 and moving to Austin, TX where we
have 3 kids. We'll be at Longhorn Village. I have enjoyed my 21 years
in the American Paulownia Association, and the highlight has been
growing our wonderful tree and associating with you as fellow
growers. Our Association is in good shape and will go on with the
efforts of fine colleagues. I have resigned as President, but will stay
with the organization, and I thank you for your effort, friendship and advice. We've learned
a lot and hope our futures will prove beneficial for all. God bless y'all and our country......
Vince Luchsinger
A Letter to Mr. T.
So you operate one of, if not the, premier
construction companies in your country. Highways
are part of your resume; you introduced concrete
highways to your country. Bridges are another forte;
one project completed is a timber-framed suspension
pedestrian bridge over 1,500 feet long. Clear span
warehouses are another area in which you operate, as
is tunneling through mountains made of rock when
they are in the path of your road building efforts.
Yours is certainly not a one-horse outfit.
But you live in a country, Georgia, formerly a
part of the Soviet Union, where all of the forest land
is owned by the government and it takes extensive
permits to cut timber; it is almost easier to import.
You want to continue to construct wood-framed
buildings and you are convinced that glued-laminated
(glue-lam) beam construction is the way you want to
go.
Land is available. Soil is good. Climate is semitropical. You are wealthy and you are ripe; and you
hear that Paulownia trees offer mature saw timber in
six years. You travel halfway around the world, to
Georgia USA, and visit several stands of Paulownia.
One is twelve years old and might be harvested, but is
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not considered ready by the grower. One stand is
exactly six years old, and nowhere near maturity.
Mr. Paata Trapaidze and son George join Ralph Donaldson in young
Paulownias at dusk in early December 2012.
(Continued on page 3)
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(Continued from page 2)
Some are younger. All are good solid stands of
timber, but none show the unreal growth that you
have been led to expect.
You are disappointed. You go home. You
maybe (hopefully) save millions. But your lumber
needs are not met. You still need glue-lam for your
clear-span warehouse construction.
I submit to you, Mr. Trapaidze, that Paulownia
may still be the solution to your problem. It is not a
shortcoming of the species as a crop or as lumber that
is the problem. Unrealistic expectations are the
problems. Maybe you are a little embarrassed that
you ever believed that structural lumber could be
grown on a six-year rotation.
Think back to the twelve-year old trees you saw
first. Most would saw into one-inch boards very
nicely. And we know that the porosity of Paulownia
lends itself very well to gluing and bonding. What is
not known, but could be determined reasonably
easily, is the strength of various glue-lam beams.
Paulownia may still be your solution.
Ralph Donaldson, Editor,
Fitzgerald Georgia, USA
Donaldson Plantation 2009
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CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
For our annual Conference to be held May 3-4, 2013 in East Tennessee, the American Paulownia
Association solicits approximately four 15-minute talks on members’ experiences with
Paulownia. Format is flexible and only about four short takes can be accommodated in the
schedule. So quickly get in touch with Ralph Donaldson or Dan Blickenstaff and participate in
this sure-to-be interesting part of the program.
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(Continued from page 1)
About 1990 the Luchsingers planted 2500
Christmas trees and started asking nurserymen for
Paulownia. They said, “What?” He did research
(right down his alley) and learned of a Dr. Beckford
(sp) at the University of Maryland, contacted him,
and got his papers and a video. He still could not find
seed or plantlets.
So he violated one of the precepts that he was to
later learn - “that of propagating only from the best
specimen” - and got seed from a roadside tree near
Aberdeen over by the Chesapeake Bay. A neighbor
nurseryman propagated the seed, and he wound up
with many thousands of plantlets. They planted 1,500
and gave maybe 5,000 to neighbors who were very
curious about what he was laying off in eight-foot
rows.
acres of Paulownia, and a well; and, Parcel 2) 22
acres with the house, barn, and 8 acres of Paulownia.
He does not believe that, in their pre-merchantable
state, he will get any major value from the Paulownia
on the land. “It is just a great bonus for whom ever
gets them.”
Luchsinger Plantation Parcel 1
Vince Luchsinger's Plantation - New Freedom, PA Parcel 2
Vince learned about the American Paulownia
Association and attended his first meeting in 1992.
The Association held his interest. The members were
not competitive. In fact, they would tell all they
knew—even go out of their way to help each other.
“I decided last year, God!, I’m in my 80’s and
here I am still working. What am I doing? So we
decided we could not wait on the Paulownia any
longer. We are disappointed that we missed the peak
of the previous Paulownia market.”
“Lou is the farm manager; is a great one; has a
golf course-manicure approach, where mine is more a
bush hog and Darwinian approach—grow or go.”
“We made one major mistake, took bad advice,
and planted trees eight feet apart. A few years ago we
planted some P. ‘elongate’ from member David
Drexler and they have done very well here, although
they are more subject to wind damage.”
Vince has divided the farm into two parcels:
Parcel 1) 55 acres with a 40-acre alfalfa field, 4-5
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Luchsinger Plantation Parcel 2
“I value my time with the American Paulownia
Association and with the people. It has been a great
run. I really enjoyed it. I would do it again. Whoever
buys the farm will get a free membership in the
Association.”
“I’m proud of my story about a country boy who
went to the stratosphere and came back to the farm.”
33 years in the United States Air Force
32 years at the University of Baltimore
23 years growing Paulownia
6 years as President of the American
Paulownia Association
(Continued on page 8)
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22nd ANNUAL
AMERICAN PAULOWNIA ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 2013
Tennessee Division of Forestry, Reba Williams Room,
1250 Hwy 73, Newport, Tennessee 37821
The FARMING and MARKETING of
PAULOWNIA
Marketing, Grower and Producer Reports Addressing Current Markets,
State-of-the-Art Forest Production, Supply and Utilization
Thursday, May 2, 2013
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting at Dr. David Sutton’s Office, 164 Old Cosby Rd., Newport,
TN 37821 Telephone: (423) 278-8891
Friday, May 3, 2013
7:30 – 8:15 AM
Registration and Vendor Setup; TN Div of Forestry, Reba Williams Room, 1250 Hwy
73, Newport, Tennessee 37821 (423) 823-1077
8:15 – 8:30
Conference Welcome and Introduction; Mr. Ralph Donaldson, Interim President,
American Paulownia Association, Inc.
8:30 – 8:45
State of Tennessee Welcome; Mr. Tim Phelps; Member of Tennessee Division of
Forestry
8:45 – 9:15
“The Process of Seed Certification”; Mr. Terry Hollifield, Executive Director, Georgia
Crop Improvement Association
9:15 – 10:00
Break: Visit with Members, Vendors and Guests.
10:00 – 10:30
“Selling and Marketing Paulownia Plywood and Veneer”; Mr. William F. Doran,
President BDI Consulting
10:30 – 11:00
“The Need to Certify Paulownia Wood as a Farm Produced Commodity”; Mr. Jack
Dickey, Dickey Seed International
11:00 –11:30
“The Specialty Market of Paulownia Guitars”; Mr. Mario Martin, Guitar Mill/Mario
Guitars, Murfreesboro, TN
11:30 – 12:00
Membership Meeting, Elections, Committee & Director Reports
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch: Visit with Guests, Vendors and Members
1:30 – 3:15
“Agro-forestry and Diversification Using Paulownia”; Dr. Carl Jordan, Senior
Research Scientist, University of Georgia
3:15 – 3:30
Break: Visit with Members, Vendors and Guests
3:30 – 4:00
“Ag Extension in Tennessee”; Steven Huff, Crop & Farm Management Advice,
University of TN Extension
4:00 – 5:00
“Member’s Experiences & Recommendations.”; Various Speakers & Presenters
5:00
Adjourn Meeting
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*Special Note: During this year’s conference, member George Cates of Arkansas will be demonstrating the art
of wood burning. He will be applying his talent to our favorite wood Paulownia. Samples of his completed
work will also be on display. This is a first and I hear that he will be bringing some of his burnings as door
prizes. Do not miss it!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: Tennessee Division of Forestry, Reba Williams Room, 1250 Hwy 73,
Newport, Tennessee 37821
8:00 AM
“25 Years of Paulownia Farming; Presentation & Orientation of the Field Trip”; Dr.
David Sutton, Founding President
9:00
Field Trip to the Plantings of David Sutton. 15 min. drive. The first site is at the Sutton
Home Place, 3 years of age, 40 acres. This Paulownia site is using the concept of agroforestry using wide spacing, growing wheat, hairy vetch, blackberries, short leaf pine,
walnuts, and some oaks mixed in the site. Also will be shown are cutting beds from
which roots are harvested and sold to the public. Paulownia grown are; “elongata”,
“fortunei”, Shan-tong F2, “catalpifolia”, “tomentosa”, “kawakamii”, & Newman’s hybrid.
11:00
Break, coffee, & snacks
11:30
Depart to the second site, 2 miles away, 30 acres. This Paulownia site varies in age
from 13 years to 25 years. The current practice of forestry management is used on this
site rather than agro-forestry. Slow growth is the goal at this site. Primary “tomentosa”
was planted along with a few “elongata” and “fortunei”.
1:00 PM
Adjournment
Conference Lodging Facilities
PRIMARY HOTEL* Best Western, 1015 Cosby Highway, Newport, Tennessee 37821;
Reservations (423) 623-8713; Ask for the American Paulownia Association booking to receive the convention rate of
$59.95/day plus tax. Amenities: Free hot breakfast.
Twenty rooms have been “reserved” at the Best Western for use by the American Paulownia Association until April 2,
2013. Rooms not booked by April 2, 2013 will be released and may not be available after this date. Make your reservations
early.
Additional Lodging Facilities Nearby:
Holiday Inn Express, 1022 Cosby Highway, Newport, Tennessee 37821; Reservations (423) 623-2121
Red Roof Inn, 1010 Cosby Highway, Newport, Tennessee 37821; Reservations (423) 532-8300
*Note: All formal conference activities will be held at the Tennessee Division of Forestry, Reba Williams Class Room,
1250 Highway 73, Newport, Tennessee 37821. Telephone Number: (423) 623-1077. All other conference activities will
initiate at the above facility at the times indicated in the Program
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(Continued from page 5)
Vince Luchsinger, Presentation to Sharon Blickenstaff 2011
Some men search for meaning in
their lives.
Some men search out meaning and
fill their lives with it.
We are indeed proud to know you, Vince.
Vince Luchsinger Presentation by Ralph Donaldson 2011
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THE PAULOWNIA MAIL BOX
On 10/15/2012, S.C. wrote:
Dear Mr. B,
After speaking with you via phone today, I found the pictures I
have of the damage to our Elf House. We need a craftsman to
estimate the monetary damage to our Elf House after a tree fell
on it, for insurance purposes. If you can refer us to someone, or
if you can assist, it would greatly be appreciated. I do have
pictures before it was damaged, and will locate them if needed.
Our property is located in Finksburg, MD.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely, S.C.
Picture Notes: The hole was where a chimney was. There also
was a roof over the door.
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On 10/21/2012, D.B. responded:
Elf House
Hello S,
After review of the pictures, I have determined that there is no
method available to me for estimation of the original value or
damage to the structure. It appears that the house was built using
existing Paulownia stumpage growing from the ground and not
constructed entirely above ground. It is also apparent that some
wood decay has occurred over time, therefore there is no way
that I could put a value on the original structure based on the
Paulownia lumber or material value. To me, it seems that the
value may be more sentimental and intrinsic.
To my knowledge, there is no one that I can suggest you contact
for an estimate of damage. Perhaps a local builder that constructs
playground items and other outdoor furniture would be willing to
take a look and give you an estimate of rebuilding the structure
Elf House
using Paulownia wood. For material cost estimates, I would
suggest that a figure of $3.00 per board foot for lumber be used, if you decided to reconstruct the
house using traditional milled material and methods.
Regards, D.B.
(Continued on page 10)
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(Continued from page 9)
On 10/12/2012 E.H. wrote:
I have four paulownia trees that I need removed from my mother’s property. They are mature trees, do
they have any value?
Thanks, E.H.
On 10/14/2012 D.B. responded:
E.H., Please send me some pics of the trees for assessment of worth and value. Also, the general
location, City & State will assist in locating a buyer. Thanks D.B.
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On 10/14/2012 E.H. wrote:
D.B. The trees are in the Parkville/Carney area of Baltimore County which is N.E. of the city. Thanks
for your help. E.H.
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16 Oct 2012, D.B. responded:
Thanks for the pics E.H.,
The trees appear too small of a diameter for buyers to make a special trip to purchase them. My
advice would be to remove them as promptly as possible, to prevent damage to the building and other
property, treat the remaining stumps with a herbicide containing 2-4-D, and store the logs under cover
and off of the ground until a buyer can be located. Painting the cut log ends with a heavy latex paint
will also keep them from drying too fast and also prevent end checking.
As for log length, cut them as long as possible, without containing any major crooks, limbs or limb
scars, or other defects. They should be at least 8.5 ft. in length. If the log is less than 12” diameter, it
will not be valuable for use in sawing dimensional lumber. However, there are wood carvers that look
for green Paulownia for their duck decoys and other projects. The larger diameter butt piece, on the
one tree, may be cut a little shorter to get rid of the crook. Send me some more pics of the logs, once
they are down and grouped together, and I will help in locating a buyer. The expected value received
for the logs from a purchaser will likely be in the $0.75-$1.25 board foot range, Doyle Rule. Board
footage of a log may be calculated by the following: (diameter of small end - 4”) x (diameter of small
end - 4”) x log length(ft) / 16
Regards,
D.B.
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Help Wanted
Position: EDITOR of the American Paulownia Association Newsletter
The American Paulownia Association needs an Editor for its three-times-annually
newsletter publication.
Duties Include: Soliciting written and photographic contributions from members and
others; Writing and producing written projects for publication in the newsletter;
Coordinating with the Publicist and the Printer’s Representative; Meeting deadlines.
Note: This is a volunteer position earning the satisfaction of a job well done and the
appreciation of the membership. The person (s) occupying this position is a voting
member of the Association’s Board of Directors.
Contact Ralph Donaldson or Dan Blickenstaff to volunteer.
Growing America’s Forests
One Family At A Time
Membership Benefits:
• Forest Landowner Magazine
• Discount Hunt Lease Liability Insurance
• Hunt Club Digest
• Washington Update
• Annual Forest Landowners Conference
Call today for membership information
or a free copy of Forest Landowner Magazine
(800) 325-2954
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FEBRUARY 2013
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22nd Annual American Paulownia Association Conference 2013
THE FARMING AND MARKETING
OF PAULOWNIA
Marketing Grower and Producer Reports Addressing Current Markets,
State of the Art Forest Production, Supply and Utilization
Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4, 2013
Tennessee Division of Forestry, Reba Williams Room
1250 Hwy 73, Newport, Tennessee 37821
Topics:
The Process of Seed Certification • Member’s Experiences & Recommendations
Selling and Marketing Paulownia Plywood and Veneer
The Need to Certify Paulownia Wood as a Farm Produced Commodity
The Specialty Market of Paulownia Guitars • Ag Extension in Tennessee
Agro-Forestry and Diversification Using Paulownia
Open to Members and Non-Members.
Go to our web site at www.paulowniatrees.org or call 301-790-3075
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Plantation
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members representing foresters,
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foreign countries. One of our objectives is
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OFFICERS
Interim President
Ralph Donaldson
1141 Deerfield Lane
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 984-5344
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Secretary-Treasurer
Sharon Blickenstaff
16345 Mt. Tabor Rd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740-1030
(301) 790-3075
Editor
Ralph Donaldson
1141 Deerfield Lane
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 984-5344
Publicist
Danny Blickenstaff
16345 Mt. Tabor Rd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-2372
mthope@erols.com
Past President
Dr. Vince Luchsinger
4406 Stetlz Road
New Freedom, PA 17349-9794
(717) 235-0846
FEBRUARY 2013