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Timber - Softcover

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9781332787197: Timber

Synopsis

This book on timber is a detailed guide to the different types of wood species in commercial use. The author provides an overview of forests worldwide and discusses the quantities of timber used in various countries. Topics include afforestation, physical advantages of forests, and the process of converting timber to a variety of uses. The author provides historical context on the evolution of forestry and logging methods and discusses how the timber industry has been impacted by re, urbanization, and the discovery of new lands and global trade routes. The book covers the challenges and advantages of using both softwoods and hardwoods, and also examines the sustainability and future of timber resources. This book should prove useful to readers, from architects, builders, or engineers to professionals in forestry and woodworking, or anyone interested in learning or teaching about the fascinating subject of timber.

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