Softwoods of North America

H. A. Alden

doi:10.2737/FPL-GTR-102

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Softwoods of North America

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Authors:

H. A. Alden

Year:

1997

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-102

Source:

(General technical report FPL ; GTR-102):151 p. ; 28 cm.

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Abstract

This report describes 52 taxa of North American softwoods, which are organized alphabetically by genus. Descriptions include scientific name, trade name, distribution, tree characteristics, wood characteristics (e.g., general, weight, mechanical properties, drying, shrinkage, working properties, durability, preservation, uses, and toxicity), and additional sources of information. Data were compiled from existing literature, mostly from research done at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin.

Keywords

Softwoods, Wood properties, Mechanical properties, Physical properties, Geographical distribution, North America

Citation

Alden, H. A. 1997. Softwoods of North America. (General technical report FPL ; GTR-102):151 p. ; 28 cm.