Additional Information
Dock and Float Suppliers

Connect–A–Dock
Manufacturer and supplier of modular floats
Web site: http://www.connectadock.com/

Wilson Distribution, Inc.
Supplier of plastic pontoons and floats
Web site: http://www.plasticpontoon.com/

Tiger Waterfront Products
Supplier of docks, floats, plans, and marine hardware
Web site: http://www.tigerboatdocks.com/

Ravens Marine, Inc.
Manufacturer specializing in aluminum structures that also offers wood and concrete structures
Web site: http://www.ravensmarine.com

Topper Industries
Designer and manufacturer of common and custom floating equipment for lakes and wetlands
Web site: http://www.topperfloats.com

Superdeck
Manufacturer of modules for floating pedestrian boardwalks
Web site: http://www.superdecksystems.com/

West Coast Flotation Systems
Manufacturer and supplier of a full line of docks, floats, and construction plans
Web site: http://www.westcoastfloatation.com/

 

Wood Preservative Resources and Documents

American Wood–Preservers' Association
Web site: http://www.awpa.com/

American Wood Preservers Institute
Web site: http://www.preservedwood.com/

Brooks, Kenneth M. 2000. Assessment of the environmental effects associated with wooden bridges preserved with creosote, pentachlorophenol, or chromated copper arsenate. Res. Pap. FPL–RP–587. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.
Web site: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplrp/fplrp587.pdf

Lebow, Stan T.; Makel, William J. 1995. Selection and use of preservative treated wood in Forest Service recreational structures. Tech. Rep. 9523–1203–SDTDC. San Dimas, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, San Dimas Technology and Development Center.
Web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/pdfimage/95231203.pdf

Lebow, Stan T.; Halverson, Steven A.; Morrell, Jeffrey J.; Simonsen, John. 2000. Role of construction debris in release of copper, chromium, and arsenic from treated wood structures. Res. Pap. FPL–RP–584. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.
Web site: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplrp/fplrp584.pdf

Lebow, Stan T.; Tippie, Michael. 2001. Guide for minimizing the effect of preservative–treated wood on sensitive environments. Gen. Tech. Rep. FPL–GTR–122. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.
Web site: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr122.pdf

Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 2002. Best management practices for the use of preservative–treated wood in aquatic environments in Michigan. John Pilon, ed. Roscommon, MI: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 26p. Copies available by contacting the National Wood in Transportation Center at: http://www.fs.fed.us/na/wit, or by contacting the Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Area Council at 989–348–9319.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 2000. Environmental impact of preservative–treated wood in a wetland boardwalk. Res. Pap. FPL–RP–582. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory.
Web site: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplrp/fplrp582.pdf

Western Wood Preservers Institute. 1996. Best management practices for the use of treated wood in aquatic environments. Vancouver, WA: Western Wood Preservers Institute. 35 p.
Web site: http://www.wwpinstitute.org/pdffiles/bmpsinaquatic.pdf

Western Wood Preservers Institute. [no date]. Guide to the characteristics, use and specifications of pressure–treated wood. Vancouver, WA: Western Wood Preservers Institute. 13 p.
Web site: http://www.wwpinstitute.org/mainpages/guidetochar–use/center.html

Pontoons and Metal Floats

American Pontoon Boats
Web site: http://usapontoon.com/

Shoco Marine, Inc.
Web site: http://www.shocomarine.com

Military Documents

Military float bridging equipment. TC 5–210. 1988. Washington, DC: Department of the Army.

Pile construction. FM 5–134. 1985. Washington, DC: Department of the Army.
Web site: https://rdl.train.army.mil/soldierPortal/atia/adlsc/view/public/9575–1/fm/5–134/toc.htm

Bailey Bridge. FM 5–277. 1986. Washington, DC: Department of the Army.
[Note: The two chapters that are of the most interest to Forest Service users are chapter 16, Bridges on Piers, and chapter 20, Bridges on Barges.

River–crossing operations. FM 90-13. 1998. Washington, DC: Department of the Army, Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps.
Web site: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/90–13/index.html

References

Burns, Max. The dock manual. 1999. Pownal, VT: Storey Books. 201 p.

Eriksson, Merv. 2002. Trail bridge catalog. [Available to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees on their internal network at: http://fsweb.mtdc.wo.fs.fed.us/bridges/] [Available to the public at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/trailpub.htm]

Hesselbarth, Woody; Vachowski, Brian. 1996 (rev. 2000). Trail construction and maintenance notebook. 0023–2839–MTDC. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center. 139 p. [Call 406–329–3978 for a printed copy.]

Mahugh, Irvin G. 1990. Hells Canyon boat dock on the Snake River. Engineering Field Notes. 22 (January–February): 33–34. Washington DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. [Available to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees on their internal network at: http://www.fs.fed.us/t–d/php/efn_library_card.php?p_num=9071 3808]

Mason, Lola. 1990. Portable wetland area and stream crossings. 9024–1203–SDTDC. San Dimas, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, San Dimas Technology and Development Center. 110 p. [Call 909–599–1267, ext. 201 for a printed copy. Available to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees on their internal network at: http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/pdfimage/90241203.pdf]

Steinholtz, Robert T.; Vachowski, Brian. 2001. Wetland trail design and construction. Tech. Rep. 0123–2833–MTDC. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center. 83 p. [Call 406–329–3978 for a printed copy. Available to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees on their internal network at: http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/php/library_card.php?p_num=0723%202804]

Streeper, Richard J. 1990. Designed natural–appearing cement structures for wet area enhancement. Engineering Field Notes. 22 (July–August): 15–22. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. [Available to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees on their internal network at: http://www.fs.fed.us/t–d/php/efn_library_card.php?p_num=9071 3831]