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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book studies the production, utilisation, conservation and trade of two of nature's oldest non-food forest products: wood and cork. The author examines the characteristics of wood and cork, discussing their botanical, physical and chemical compositions. Different species of tree are explored, with a focus on their geographical distribution and their timber qualities. The book further investigates the processes by which wood is felled, traded and its value assessed. A variety of uses for wood are outlined, from its traditional use as fuel and building material to more modern applications such as paper and biofuel production. The final chapter of the book examines the role of cork in a range of industries, from its use as a sealant to its application in the construction of musical instruments. This volume will be an invaluable resource for professionals in the forestry and timber industries, as well as for those interested in the history and diversity of forest products. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.