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EFFECT OF THE FOST GROWFH ON THE WOOD PROPERTIES

ABSTRACT

The objective of this work was introducing the factors which can affect the wood quality. These factors can be inherent of the wood, as well as the environment. The existent relationship among the fast growth silviculture characteristic and its wood technological properties implications were evaluated in the review. The produced effect either in softwoods or hardwoods are also descurred, point out possible practices to minimize such effects.

Key words
Wood properties; rapid growth; wood.

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