North American Wood Pole Council

	General Information
	Sources of Supply for Quality Wood Poles and Crossarms
	Pole Supply
	Engineering and Design Information
	Case Histories
	Environmental and Wildlife
	Product Disposal
	Pole Life and Life Cycle Economics
	Wood Poles Advantages and Alternative Materials
	Wood Preservative Systems

Pole Life and Life Cycle Economics

	Estimated Service Life of Wood Poles - J. Morrell, Oregon State University (12/08)
	Wood Pole Purchasing, Inspection and Maintenance: A Survey of Utility Practices - M. Mankowski, E. Hansen, J. Morrell Forest Products Journal Vol 52. No. 11/12/02
	Cost-Effectiveness of Undergrounding Power Lines - Presentation by Kevin J. Mara
	Wood Poles - How Long Do They Last 30..45..60..100 Years? It makes a difference!
	Factors Which Effect Service Life of Your Poles.
	Life Cycle Study Proves Wood is the Best Investment.
	Cost of Underground vs. Overhead Systems: Kentucky Public Service Commission Report (November 2009) North Carolina Utilities Commission Study - News Release Summary of Study North Carolina Utilities Commission Study - Full Report Florida Undergrounding Assessment Phase 1 Final Report – Literature Review & Analysis (February 2007) Florida Undergrounding Assessment Phase 2 Report – Case Studies (August 2007) Florida Undergrounding Assessment Phase 3 Report – Ex Ante Cost and Benefit Modeling (May 2008)