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 2010 Annual Meeting will be Thursday, November 4th in Richardson Hall room 107 on the Oregon State University Campus. Map of the campus The draft 2010 UPRC Annual Report has been posted in the members only section 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.