Description
Guide to the Properties and Uses of Southern African Wood is a fully
illustrated, scientifically accurate guide to the characteristics, properties and
uses of wood from 140 southern African tree species. This comprehensive
resource provides essential information for anyone working with or interested
in indigenous timber.
Available in both English and Afrikaans (Gids tot die eienskappe en gebruike
van Suider-Afrikaanse Hout), this essential resource celebrates the remarkable
diversity and beauty of southern Africa’s indigenous woods whilst promoting
sustainable utilisation practices.
Features:
- Species treatments include information on conservation status, uses, mechanical properties, durability, identification features, woodworking properties and comments from wood users on workability.
- Photographs of tree bark, untreated and treated wood, end-grain macrographs, as well as worked items.
- More than 700 full-colour photographs showcase tree bark, untreated and treated wood, end-grain macrographs, and finished worked items, providing complete visual reference material
- Provides information on historical uses, where trees grow, availability and sustainability of the wood and the practicalities of harvesting and processing.
- Superior quality text and excellent reproduction and printing.
- The only commercially available book which focuses on the properties of Southern African wood, written in a style that will appeal to a wide audience: professional woodworkers, designers, architects, wood dealers and wood collectors, hobbyists, botanists and anyone interested in trees and wood.
Guide to the properties and uses of Southern African Wood is a must-have for all who love wood and trees!
