1. Forest to products : the big picture -- 2. Timber production : environmental and ecological impacts -- 3. Timber supply : political and economic responses -- 4. Timber design : relational responses -- 5. Timber applications : guide to selection -- App. A. Timber properties table -- App. B. Australian hardwood sawlog production -- App. C. International certified sustainably managed forestry sources
Summary
Reviews the use of timber in relation to forest ecology, the political and economic contexts, an expanded understanding of environmental impacts and technical and constructional factors. A balanced guide to the making of informed decisions about the selection and use of timber based on the nature of the project
Analysis
Building materials
Building materials (Australia)
Design
Sustainable development
Timber
Notes
Includes index
Bibliography
Bibliography: pages 147-164
Notes
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