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Understanding the structure, chemistry, and strength of wood is a complex puzzle with real-world impacts. At the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory, scientists combine a century of expertise with the latest technology to discover innovative ways to use forest resources while maintaining the health of America’s forests.