Trees provide a huge variety of products for humanity.

Different tree species provide timber with varying strength, durability, resonance, colour, and scent.

How many parts does the tree structure have?

Dead bark or outer bark is a layer of dead tissue which is a protection for the trunk and branches.

Live bark is a layer of dead tissue under the dead bark.

Heartwood or truewood is made up of cells that are actually dead.

The pith is at the center of the tree.

The annual growth rings tell the age of the tree.

Trees come in two categories: coniferous trees (evergreen trees) or deciduous trees.

Is this bench made out of hardwood or softwood?

What type of hardwood is this bench made out of?

What type of softwood is this?

Cedar is known as ...

What is the name of this hardwood?

The timber defects seen in this bench are known as ...

Is this bench made from treated pine?

Conversion refers to the way logs are turned into planks of wood.

Seasoning of timber is all about reducing the moisture content in timber.

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