The uses of wood: long term prospects
| Autor: | E. J. Gibson |
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| Rok vydání: | 1975 |
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| Zdroj: | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. B, Biological Sciences. 271:91-100 |
| ISSN: | 2054-0280 0080-4622 |
| DOI: | 10.1098/rstb.1975.0037 |
| Popis: | The longer term prospects for the use of wood depend upon the continued availability of suitable material and the ability of wood products to compete in cost and performance with comparable products made from other materials. The availability of both hardwoods and softwoods is considered against a background of a world usage which is rising at just under 2 % per annum and the conclusion is reached that sufficient wood will be available to meet the growing demands for the next hundred years or so although the nature and quality of the material available will not be the same as at present. The importance of successful regeneration and renewal of forests, particularly in tropical areas, is emphasized in affecting the future for wood beyond that term. The competition from other materials has been considered for various usage categories. For structural uses the prospect is good; a number of factors indicate a growth in structural usage, and competition from other structural materials is not likely to be severe while supplies of adequate material are available. The use of timber for joinery, furniture, cladding and utility markets has been reduced in recent years, particularly as a result of developments in plastics technology. There is a need to develop products in which wood is combined with other materials to give the required properties. It is expected that the use of wood for decorative purposes will continue in high demand. The importance of developing new products, particularly utilizing the substantial amount of waste available, and of marketing wooden products which are more closely designed to meet consumer needs, is emphasized. |
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