This volume presents descriptions of over 100 species of trees and bushes from all parts of the globe. I also explores their utility as a renewable resource, prized for the ease with which it can be worked, its;strength, versatility and above all, its beauty. The physical features of different types of wood underlie their structural characteristics, while their mechanical properties and availability have made wood a natural material for building all sorts of goods including structures, furniture, tools, vehicles and decorative items.
