Specific Topic 7.2 Timber

Specific Topic 7.2 Timber

1. 7.2.1 Natural Timbers - Hardwoods

   • Balsa (1)
   • Beech (1)
   • Mahongony (1)
   • Oak (1)
   • Jelutong
   • Birch
   • Ash

2. 7.2.2 Natural Timbers - Softwoods

   • Larch
   • Pine (1)
   • Cedar (1)

3. 7.2.3

   • Plywood (1)
   • Medium Dencity Fibreboard (1)
   • Chipboard

4. 7.2.4 Sources and origins

   • Alpine forests
     • Pine
     • Cedar
     • Larch
   • European forests
     • Oak
     • Beech
     • Ash
     • Larch
   • Amazonian forests
     • Mahogany

5. 7.2.5 Physical Characteristics

   • Knots
   • Colour
   • Grain structure
   • Density

6. 7.2.6 Properties

   • Compressive strength
   • Tensile strength
   • Elasticity
   • Durability (1)
   • Toughness (1)
   • Hardness (1)

7. 7.2.7 Social footprint

   • Trend forcasting
   • Recycling and Disposal
   • Logging impact

8. 7.2.8 Ecological footprint

   • Sustainability
   • Deforestation
   • Habitat impacts
   • Processing
   • Transportation
   • Wastage
   • Pollution