Wood is one of the basic materials that man exploits
in several areas of his life. For thousands of years, it has provided man with
a solution to many needs. It teaches man how to extract fruits, shade and
shelter from trees, and how to form wood and replant trees for the future.
The tree is the root of wood. Renewed sow then
reap
Trees cover one fifth of the world's land area.
The growth of trees increases in temperate and cold regions such as Russia,
Finland, Canada and tropical areas such as Brazil, Malaysia and Gabon
Softwoods or conifers come from cold and
temperate regions while hardwoods such as mahogany and teak grow in the tropics.
Soft trees grow at a faster growth rate than
hard trees.
Leaves of tropical trees are mostly larger and
tend to be dark in color.
Soft wood is used in construction and making ordinary furniture and hard