Forest products and wood science : an introduction /
Shmulsky, Rubin.
Jones, P. David(Paul David),1976-
Lilley, Karen.
Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell,
2011.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Tree growth and production of woody tissue -- Macroscopic character of wood -- Composition and structure of wood cells -- Softwood structure -- Hardwood structure -- Juvenile wood, reaction wood, and wood of branches -- Wood and water -- Density and specific gravity -- Strength and mechanics -- Durability and protection -- Silvicultural practices and wood quality -- Lumber -- Structural composites -- Nonstructural composites -- Pulp and paper -- Energy and chemical products -- Global raw materials.
Wood.
Lumber.