Pollarding
A woodland management practice similar to coppicing but performed higher up the trunk, above browse height. Allows regrowth while protecting new shoots from grazing animals.
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Blockboard
An engineered panel with a core of narrow softwood strips edge-glued together and faced on both sides with veneer. Used for shelving and furniture panels.
Read the definitionClear fell
A harvesting method where all trees in an area are cut down in a single operation. Most economical method but has significant ecological impacts.
Read the definitionCoppice
A method of woodland management where trees are cut to near ground level, and multiple new stems regrow from the stump (stool). Used for sustainable production of poles and small timber.
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The traditional sustainable practice of repeatedly cutting trees (such as hazel, chestnut, or willow) at ground level to harvest new shoots, yielding a renewable supply of small-diameter timber.
Read the definitionEdge-glued panels
Solid wood panels created by joining narrow strips of boards edge-to-edge with adhesive. Also called butcher block or glued-laminated panels.
Read the definitionFSC certification
Forest Stewardship Council certification — an independent third-party label verifying that forest products come from sustainably managed forests meeting environmental and social standards.
Read the definitionForest management
The planning and implementation of practices to maintain and enhance the health, productivity, and value of forest lands for various purposes.
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A dense engineered panel made from exploded wood fibres, created by steaming and pressing under extreme pressure. Smooth on one side, textured on the other.
Read the definitionLumber
Timber that has been sawn and at least partially planed, ready for construction or woodworking. The North American term for sawn timber.
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Medium density fibreboard — an engineered panel made from wood fibres bonded with resin under heat and pressure. Uniform density and smooth surface, widely used for painted cabinetry.
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