Wood Identifier is a comprehensive and practical guide to over 120 of the world's most popular timbers in commercial use. An opening section explains how important wood is in our lives, describing up to 20 of the best-known woods used today. A concise section on the main forest types includes a special feature on rainforests and their conservation. This handy A-Z directory features the most popular wood types. Each entry covers that particular wood's appearance, its properties and uses, and is accompanied by a map showing where in the world the wood grows. A summary box gives information on the important characteristics of each wood. Every wood is illustrated in colour for easy identification.