Hardwoods of North America

H. A. Alden

doi:10.2737/FPL-GTR-83

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Hardwoods of North America

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Authors:

H. A. Alden

Year:

1995

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-83

Source:

FPL-GTR-83

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Abstract

This report describes 53 taxa of hardwoods of North America, which are organized alphabetically by genus. Descriptions include scientific name, trade name, distribution, tree characteristics, wood characteristics (general, weight, mechanical properties, drying, shrinkage, working properties, durability, preservation, toxicity and uses) and additional sources for information. Data were compiled from existing literature, mostly from research done at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI.

Keywords

Hardwoods, Wood properties, Mechanical properties, Physical properties, North America

Citation

Alden, H.A. 1995. Hardwoods of North America. General Technical Report FPL-GTR-83. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 136 p. https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-83.