PLANTATION GROWN TROPICAL TIMBERS 1. WOOD PROPERTY AND PROCESSING EVALUATION PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE USAGE

A.N. Haslett; G.D. Young

PLANTATION GROWN TROPICAL TIMBERS 1. WOOD PROPERTY AND PROCESSING EVALUATION PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE USAGE

Authors

A.N. Haslett
G.D. Young

Keywords:

Wood properties, density, shrinkage, strength, durability, treatability, drying, working, plantation timber

Abstract

Knowledge of wood properties is essential to enable optimal use of tropical forest timber species and to ensure appropriate selection of species for plantation projects. This paper outlines a basic procedure for evaluating wood and processing properties of timber species. Tests are largely in accordance with international standards. Of particular interest is the sampling procedure and the way the various tests are integrated to yield practical information.

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Published

1990-12-20

How to Cite

A.N. Haslett, & G.D. Young. (1990). PLANTATION GROWN TROPICAL TIMBERS 1. WOOD PROPERTY AND PROCESSING EVALUATION PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE USAGE. Journal of Tropical Forest Science (JTFS), 3(2), 131–139. Retrieved from https://jtfs.frim.gov.my/jtfs/article/view/2043