Log Grader and Scaler

Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.

Over the next 5-10 years, AI-powered computer vision and machine learning will increasingly automate log measurement and defect identification, leading to faster and more consistent grading. This will likely transform the Log Grader and Scaler's role, shifting focus from manual tasks to overseeing automated systems, verifying their outputs, and handling complex exceptions that still require human expertise.