Wood Pole Research Improving the performance of utility poles through research on treatment, specifications, maintenance and disposal. Coop benefits: Access to timely information Research often done in members systems Input on problems addressed Information exchange with other members Specification review Analysis of pole failures News and Events The Annual Meeting will be the week of Oct 13-17 in Corvallis. Please e-mail your preference for a date that week. The NE Pole Conference is Oct 22 & 23 in Binghamton, NY.  The draft program is available. Welcome new members Southern California Edison, Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service! Testing capabilities The Wood Science and Engineering Department at Oregon State University provides services ranging from full size pole breaking to microscopic wood identification. FAQ Answers to some common questions about wood poles.