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Wood continues to be used today asa material expressing quality andwarmth

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Part of this management of our forests involves

modifying forestry practices.

Sources of wood

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Wood growth

characteristics

Cutting logs for lumber

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Classification of wood structures

loads distributed to smaller

and smaller members

solid wood light wood frameheavy timber frame

(post & beam)

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Heavy timber frame

wood structures

Heavy timber frame

wood joints

Heavy timber frame

wood joints

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Modern

post & beam

construction

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Modern

post & beam

construction