In the face of reducing fiber supply green trim ends represent a valuable resource base if they can be put to a better use than hog fuel or chips. If a technically and economically feasible method for drying these was available, they could be finger- jointed into higher value products. A search of forest products data bases was carried out to locate any literature on handling and drying short lengths. All appropriate articles were obtained and reviewed. Contact was made with companies with experience in drying short lumber. The reviews are compiled under common themes with respect to package construction, major drying methods, laboratory-scale studies, handling systems and industrial experience. It was concluded that technology is available for drying, but the need for manual stacking may make the economic gains questionable.