The type of wood you choose determines the beauty and strength of the finished piece. Many varieties of wood are available, and each has its own properties. The following sections introduce you to the most common types of soft- and hardwoods.
It covers tree species information including:
common and scientific name*
country of origin
common uses
whether it's threatened with extinction (see key below)
whether reclaimed timber of that tree species is available
how much it's used in the UK.
* listed alphabetically by common name and according to type of tree - eg American Cedar is listed under Cedar American.