Overview
Includes all the main woods used in Europe and many lesser-known timbers
Not only macroscopic descriptions, but lots of other information about each wood
Describes to what extent timbers within one genus can be identified through macroscopic and microscopic analysis
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Basics of Wood Structure, Materials and Methods, Identification Key
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This atlas presents macroscopic descriptions, macro cross section pictures, general characteristics and identification keys of 335 wood species currently introduced in the European timber market from all over the world. Overall 292 different genera are represented and CITES-listed timbers are also included. Macroscopic descriptions are based on a recently proposed list of macroscopic features for wood identification. Macroscopic features and their codes are defined and illustrated in the atlas. Wood descriptions also include information about natural durability, physical and mechanical properties, end uses, environmental sustainability and possible related misleading commercial names. Furthermore, each genus is described in terms of number of species, geographical distribution and main commercial timbers, and details are given about to what extent timbers within the genus can be typically identified through macroscopic and microscopic analysis, if any.
The atlas will be a valuable guide for all agents in charge for timber verification, those involved in the European Timber Regulation enforcement and CITES inspections, as well as wood scientists, foresters, wood sellers, wood restorers, and any wood worker and wood passionate interested in a fast and reliable tool for wood identification.
Reviews
“This large volume … is a remarkable contribution to the field of wood identification. … Continuous refinement and attention to the field since then has produced a remarkable body of knowledge of this important organ. This volume is a great addition to it.” (Richard Keating, Economic Botany, Vol. 74 (3), 2020)
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Flavio Ruffinatto has a MS in Forestry and Environmental Sciences and a PhD in Agricultural, Forestry and Food Sciences (University of Turin, Italy). His professional and research interests include macroscopic and microscopic wood identification, forensic timber identification, wooden cultural heritage diagnostics and conservation. He has extensive experience teaching wood technology and wood identification for academic students and vocational training bodies.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Atlas of Macroscopic Wood Identification
Book Subtitle: With a Special Focus on Timbers Used in Europe and CITES-listed Species
Authors: Flavio Ruffinatto, Alan Crivellaro
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23566-6
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-23565-9Published: 19 December 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-23568-0Published: 17 December 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-23566-6Published: 12 December 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 439
Number of Illustrations: 375 illustrations in colour
Topics: Wood Science & Technology, Tree Biology, Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography