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DREVO Heritage Timber Standard (DHTS) pivot table system

1. General architecture of DHTS

LevelCode / systemWhat determinesWhen assignedMay change
IdentificationDHTS-IDThe unique identity of woodUpon registrationNo
PurposeLHT / WT / HT / RTWhat is wood preserved for?After environmental assessmentYes
Original qualityTQ-A–DQuality of wood before storageBefore the reserveUsually no, it is kept as a historical indicator
HorizonRHPlanned reserve periodBefore bookmarkingYes
Storage methodAIR / WAT / WET / SED / CAP / CTF / LABEnvironment and conservation technologyBefore bookmarkingYes
Site classSS-A–DReliability of storage locationWhen certifying a siteYes
ResearchRSScientific statusWhen creating an experimentYes
Actual age of the reserveSUNReal storage timeAutomaticallyIt's increasing
Post-reserve statePSCondition after extractionAfter RecoveryYes
Final materialHMGActual quality of stabilized materialAfter the testsYes
Final certificationDHTCVerified Heritage MaterialAfter stabilizationNew version upon re-evaluation

2. Timber designation statuses

CodeNameMain functionExtractionA typical example
LHTLiving Habitat TimberPreservation of the ecosystemUsually noDriftwood, tree-habitat
WTWorking TimberCurrent generation usageYesConstruction timber
HTHeritage TimberIntergenerational reserveAccording to the established rulesValuable oak RH-100
RTResearch TimberResearchAccording to the experiment scheduleControl sample
HT-RTHeritage + ResearchReserve and research at the same timeLimitedTwin Log Series
NSRNever Sell ReserveNon-profit heritageSpecial solution onlyA historically unique trunk
PRRPermanent Research ReservePermanent scientific controlNot plannedReference series

3. Initial quality class TQ

ClassLevelWood characterMain application
TQ-AExceptionalRare, large, historical, of outstanding qualityHeritage, museum, architecture, science foundation
TQ-BHighHigh-quality large timberStrategic reserve
TQ-CWorkerGood wood without exceptional characteristicsProduction and medium-term reserve
TQ-DExperimentalNew breeds, defects, unknown behaviorResearch

Key rule:TQ-A does not automatically mean RH-300, and TQ-D does not mean bad wood.These are different dimensions of the system.

4. Reserve Horizon

CodePlanned horizonThe main task
RH-10≈10 yearsPrimary research
RH-25≈25 yearsNext generation reserve
RH-50≈50 yearsMedium-Term Strategic Fund
RH-100≈100 yearsIntergenerational reserve
RH-200≈200 yearsHistorical Foundation
RH-300≈300 yearsTree Heritage
RH-PIndefinitelyPermanent Heritage / Research Reserve

In this case, the actual time is designated separately asRA — Reserve Age.

For example:

RH-200 / RA-73

means: the planned horizon is 200 years, but in fact the timber is in reserve for 73 years.

5. Storage technologies

CodeSystemWednesdayThe main goalSuitable directions
AIRDREVO Air ReserveStable airNatural exposureStructural, furniture, and musical wood
WHATWater ReserveWaterFully saturated storageOak, experimental series
WETWetland ReserveSwamp / floodplainLong-term low-oxygen environmentHeritage and Research
BUTSediment ReserveBottom sedimentsIsolation from oxygenStained wood
CAPTimber CapsuleSealed/membrane coverControlled microenvironmentExperiments
CTFControlled Timber FormationControlled solutionFormation of propertiesResearch parties
LABLaboratory ReserveLaboratory environmentAccurate comparative studiesTQ-D / RT
HUBHybrid ReserveSeveral environmentsSequential processingSpecial programs

6. Storage Site Class

ClassPurposeTypical horizonRequirements
SS-AStrategic area100–300+ yearsMaximum hydrological, legal and ecological stability
SS-BLong-term plot50–100 yearsHigh stability, controlled risks
SS-CMedium term20–50 yearsRegular monitoring and availability
SS-DExperimental1–20 yearsQuick retrieval and the ability to change conditions

SS Summary Score

CriterionApproximate weight
Hydrological stability20%
Risk of timber loss15%
Water quality15%
Environmental safety10%
Oxygen regime10%
Bottom stability10%
Legal security10%
Availability5%
Anti-theft protection5%

7. Research statuses

CodeMeaningPurpose
RS-CControlControl sample
RS-NNaturalNatural storage
RS-EExperimentalExperimental technology
RS-TLTwin LogComparative parts of the same/similar trunk
RS-LTLong-TermLong-term scientific series
RS-MINMineralMineral environment
RS-HUMHumicHumic environment
RS-SEDSedimentExperiment with bottom sediments
RS-MICMicrobiologyMicrobiological series

8. DHTS-ID and object coding

Primary immutable ID

DHT-[SPECIES]-[YEAR]-[COUNTRY]-[SERIAL]

Example:

DHT-QROB-2032-CH-000124

ElementMeaning
DHTWOOD Heritage Timber
RELATIVEOak tree
2032Year of registration
CHSwitzerland
000124Unique number

Complete classification

DHT-QROB-2032-CH-000124 / HT / TQ-A / RH-200 / WET-SED / SS-A / RS-LT / PS-N

9. Object life cycle

StageMain actionDocument / status
1Tree detectionCandidate Record
2Environmental assessmentLHT / WT / HT / RT
3DiagnosticsPre-Reserve Report
4ID assignmentDHTS-ID
5ClassificationTQ
6Selecting a horizonRH
7Selecting a technologyStorage Code
8Site selectionSS
9BookmarkREC
10StorageSUN
11MonitoringMORE
12Extraction decisionExit Decision
13RiseRXC
14Wet movementPS-W
15StabilizationPS-S1 / PS-S2
16ConditioningPS-C
17TrialsLaboratory Report
18Material classHMG
19CertificateDHTC
20RecyclingProduct IDs
21ProductProduct Heritage Record

10. DHTS documents

CodeDocumentWhen is it created?
CityTimber PassportUpon registration
PERPre-Reserve Examination ReportBefore bookmarking
RECReserve Entry CertificateAfter placement
MOREMonitoring Event RecordAt each inspection
RDRReserve Decision RecordDecision to continue/extract
RXCReserve Exit CertificateWhen extracting
PSRPost-Reserve Stabilization RecordDuring stabilization
LTRLaboratory Testing ReportAfter stabilization
DHTCDREVO Heritage Timber CertificateAfter certification
PHRProduct Heritage RecordAfter the product is manufactured
ABOUTPhysical Archive RecordFor long-term archiving

11. Post-reserve statuses PS

CodeState
PS-NNot retrieved
PS-WExtracted, remains water-saturated
PS-S1Primary stabilization
PS-S2Controlled drying
PS-CAir conditioned
PS-CERTFully certified
PS-RResearch use only

The correct sequence for water storage is:

PS-N → PS-W → PS-S1 → PS-S2 → PS-C → PS-CERT

12. Heritage Material Grade Final Class

CodeClassExample of application
HMG-1Exceptional HeritageNational objects, unique art, rare items
HMG-2Premium HeritageFurniture, interior, musical instruments
HMG-3Architectural HeritageArchitecture and structures after calculation verification
HMG-RResearchResearch
HMG-CConservationMuseum/archaeological wood

A very important rule:

TQ-A ≠ HMG-1 automatically.

TQ describes woodto meals, HMG - her real stateafter storage and stabilization.

13. Complete diagnostics by class

StudyTQ-ATQ-BTQ-CTQ-D
Photographic documentation✓✓✓✓
Dimensions✓✓✓✓
Humidity✓✓✓✓
Metal detection✓✓✓✓
3D scanning✓desirableoptionalaccording to the program
Ultrasound✓✓selectivelyaccording to the program
Tomography✓ for largeselectively—research
Density✓✓desirable✓
Dendrochronology✓desirableselectivelyif necessary
Chemical analysis✓by riskby riskaccording to the program
Genetic sample✓ for significantselectively—research
Control samples✓✓partymandatory

14. Checkpoints

SeriesCONTROL
T0Before bookmarking
T11 year
T55 years
T1010 years
T2525 years old
T5050 years
T100100 years
T150150 years
T200200 years
T300300 years

The main trunks do not need to be extracted at each stage; control samples are created for this purpose.

15. Sample system

CodeMaterial
S-CORCore / керн
S-ENDEnd sample
S-SAPSapwood
S-HRTHeartwood
S-BRKBark
S-DRYDry control
S-WATWater control
S-SEDBottom control
S-DNAGenetic sample
S-MICMicroscopic specimen

Example:

DHT-QROB-2032-CH-000124-S-HRT-05

16. Criteria for transition between stages

TransitionBasic conditions
Candidate → HTEcological acceptability + value of wood
HT → ReservePassport + TQ + RH + SS + method
SS-D → SS-C/B/AConfirmed site stability
RH-50 → RH-100Well preserved + scientifically proven
Storage → RecoveryTerm, necessity or risk of loss
PS-W → PS-S1Diagnostics completed
PS-S1 → PS-S2The material is stable to reduce moisture
PS-S2 → PS-CGeometry and humidity are stabilized
PS-C → PS-CERTSuccessful tests
TQ-A → HMG-1Based on actual results only

17. Main reasons for early extraction

CauseSolution
Falling water levelsTransfer or Recovery
Increased oxygenRisk analysis
PollutionUrgent examination
Destruction of woodEarly extraction
Moving the barrelRe-fixation
Destruction of the tankTransfer
Environmental conflictThe ecosystem takes priority
Loss of legal protectionTransfer/new agreement
Loss of identityQuarantine and restoration of provenance
Of particular cultural importanceCommission decision

18. DHTS Prohibitions

Prohibited actionCause
Cutting down healthy old trees exclusively for reserve purposesConflict with environmental goals
Using valuable natural wetlands as a storage areaRisk of ecosystem destruction
The laying of toxically contaminated woodEnvironmental pollution
Removal of ecologically important large timber without assessmentHabitat loss
Deleting passport historyLoss of traceability
Replacement of Controlled Timber with naturally stained timberUnreliable origin
Selling NSR without a special solutionViolation of heritage status
Storing a unique collection in one placeCatastrophic systemic risk
Extraction without a stabilization planRisk of destroying the material
Recognizing age as a guarantee of qualityAge ≠ preservation

19. Hierarchy of Value

LevelWhat is saved
1Ecosystem
2Living tree
3Genetic line
4Historical information
5Physical trunk
6Scientific data
7Material
8Economic value

This is an important philosophy of DHTS:The market value of timber is not the first priority.

20. Final summary card of one object

FieldExample
DHTS-IDDHT-QROB-2032-CH-000124
PurposeHT-RT
BreedOak tree
Original classTQ-A
Meal planRH-200
Actual ageRA-73
MethodWET-SED
PlaygroundSS-A
StudyRS-LT
Post-reserve statusPS-N
Final HMGNot yet assigned
Special statusNSR
Digital passportActive
Next inspectionAccording to the program
Future appointmentHeritage / Research

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