1989

King, B; Smith, GM; Briscoe, PA; and Baecker, AAW (1989)
Influence of redistributed soluble nutrients in wood on adsorption, permanence and toxicity of copper-chrome-arsenic preservatives.
Material und Organismen, 24, 179-192.

1993

Baecker, A.A.W. (1993)

A non-toxic method to combat incipient decay of CCA- and creosote-treated poles in soil-contact.

International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 32, 289-303.

Baecker, A.A.W. (1993)

Independent biotechnologist offers solutions to industrial problems.

Wood SA, 18 (5), 22 – 25.

Baecker, A.A.W. (1993)

A non-pressure method of protection based on hurdle theory to control the spectrum of internal environmental factors which affect the decay of poles in soil contact.

Paper presented at IRG 24, 24th Meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Preservation, Orlando, USA, 1993.

Int. Res. Grp. Wood Pres., Doc. No. IRG/WP/93-20005. 20pp

Baecker, A.A.W. (1993)

Control of microorganisms which mobilise preservatives in wood and pollute soil.

Paper presented at BIOTECH '93, First South African Biotechnology Conference, Grahamstown, RSA, 1993.

Baecker, A.A.W. (1993)

The prevention of premature failure of preservative-treated poles in soil contact.

Wood SA, 18 (6), 32-34.

Baecker, A.A.W. (1993)

Innovative treatment options.

Wood Southern Africa and Timber Times, 18 (9), 30-31

Baecker, A.A.W. (1993)

Non-toxic decay prevention.

Wood Southern Africa and Timber Times, 18 (11), 39-42

Baecker, A.A.W. (1993)

Non-toxic decay prevention. Part II.

Wood Southern Africa and Timber Times, 18 (12), 52.

1994

Baecker, A.A.W. (1994)

Future trends in formulations for wood preservation.

Wood Southern Africa and Timber Times, 19 (3), 26-27.

Baecker, A.A.W. (1994)

Prevention of creosote leaching from vineyard poles.

Wood Southern Africa and Timber Times, 19 (12), 27-29

Baecker, A.A.W. and Behr, M. (1994)

Field liners prevent fungal decay of wooden poles in soil.

Paper presented at EMSSA 32, 32nd Annual Conference of the Electron Microscopy of Southern Africa, Port Elizabeth, RSA, 1994.

Proc. Electron Microsc. Soc. South. Afr., 24, 59.

Behr, M. and Baecker, A.A.W. (1994)

Quantification of creosote migration down wooden poles and the prevention of its depletion during flood irrigation.

Paper presented at IRG 25, 25th Meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Preservation, Bali, Indonesia, 1994.

Int. Res. Grp. Wood. Pres., Doc. No. IRG/WP/94-50032. 17pp.

1995

Baecker, A.A.W. (1995)

Biostatic film as a primary treatment against pole failure in soil.

Wood SA & Timber Times, 20 (7), 44-46.   

Baecker, A.A.W. (1995)

Future trends in formulations for wood preservation (2):- Hazard Class 4.

Wood SA & Timber Times, 21 (1), 64-65.

News Feature in above issue:-

New Field Liners for creosote and CCA Poles.

Wood SA & Timber Times, 21 (1), 58 – 60

Baecker, A.A.W. and Behr, M. (1995)

Biostatic film as a primary treatment against pole failure in soil.

Paper presented at IRG 26, 26th Meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Preservation, Helsingor, Denmark, 1995.

Int. Res. Grp. Wood Pres., Doc. No. IRG/WP/95-40053. 7pp.

Shelver, G.D., Behr, M.R. and Baecker, A.A.W. (1995)

BIOPLAST protects untreated wooden poles in soil.

Paper presented at EMSSA 33, 33rd Annual Conference of the Electronmicroscopical Society of Southern Africa, Warmbaths, RSA., 1995.

Proc. Electron Microsc. Soc. South. Afr., 25, 38.

1996

Baecker, A.A.W., Shelver, G.D. and Behr, M.R. (1996)

Hardwood poles benefit from Field Liners.

Wood SA & Timber Times, 21 (11), 30 - 31.

Behr, M.R., Shelver, G.D. and Baecker, A.A.W. (1996)

Field Liners prevent creosote migration from transmission poles to soil during service.

Paper presented at IRG 27, 27th Meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Preservation, Guadeloupe, West Indies, Caribbean Islands, 1996.

Int. Res. Grp. Wood Pres., Doc. No. IRG/WP/96-40067. 12pp

1997

Baecker, A.A.W. (1997)

Preserving distribution poles for the next millennium.

Paper presented at Workshop on Utility Poles: Environmental Issues, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, October 13 - 14, 1997.

Baecker, A.A.W., Behr, M.R. and Shelver, G.D. (1997)

Biotrans beskermingsomhulsels 'n vindingryke metode om die lewe van wingerdpale te verleng (English translation:- Biotrans Field Liners - an innovative method for extending vineyard trellis pole service life).

Wynboer, Jan., 1997, T10 - T12.

Baecker, A.A.W., Shelver, G.D., Behr, M.R. and Planting, D.S. (1997)

Preserving distribution poles for the next millennium.

Paper presented at Applitech '97, ESKOM Conference and Exhibition Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, July 15 - 16,1997.

Published News Feature of above presentation:-

Preserving distribution poles for the next millennium.

ESI Southern Africa, Issue 1, 1998, 19.

Behr, M.R., Shelver, G.D. and Baecker, A.A.W. (1997)

Transmission poles with sub-standard creosote retentions protected by Field Liners outperform standard poles in service.

Paper presented at IRG 28, 28th Meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Preservation, Whistler, Canada, 1997.

Int. Res. Grp. Wood Pres., Doc. No. IRG/WP/97-40095. 7pp.

Editorial Feature (1997)
Biotrans Field Liners - preserving distribution poles for the next millenium.
Energise Journal of the Electricity Supply Industry of Southern Africa.
Distribution Feature, July-August 1997.

1998

Baecker, A.A.W. and Behr, M.R. (1998)

Field Liners eliminate maintenance and replacement budgets by securing pole performance and protecting the environment.

Paper presented at International Conference On Utility Line Structures (Ed. Lisa S. Nelson), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, March 23 - 25, 1998.

Pub. Engineering Data Management, Fort Collins, USA. pp. 45 - 54.

Howgrave-Graham, A. and Baecker, A.A.W. (1998)

A unique device for preserving soil and groundwater biodiversity from the effects of pole preservation.

Paper presented at Environmental Conference, Perth, Australia.

Editorial Feature (1998)
Preserving distribution poles for the next millenium.
ESI Southern Africa the Journal of the Electricity Industry 1, 19.

1999

Baecker, A.A.W. and Behr, M.R. (1999)

Biotrans Field Liners prevent pole failure and environmental pollution while creating cost savings on pole maintenance.

Urban Management the Engineering Journal Promoting Responsible Management in Local Government, 30, 24 – 25.

2000

Baecker, A.A.W. and Behr, M.R. (2000)

Field Liners confine preservative to subsoil butts of distribution poles to improve durability and prevent pollution – a case study.

Paper presented at International Conference On Utility Line Structures (Ed. Lisa S. Nelson), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, March 20 – 22, 2000.

Pub. Engineering Data Management, Fort Collins, USA. pp. 227 – 242.

2003

Baecker, A.A.W. and Behr, M.R. (2003)

Primary protection that creates extra wealth from distribution pole inventories.

ENERGISE, Power Journal of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers, May 2003, 13 – 16.

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Baecker, AAW; (2003)
Post liner protects soil.
Grape Grower, New Zealand (Spring 2003) p53