5 Red Stars A to Z of Trees. 1/2/05
Basic information on a large number of trees with a classification of their threat. From Friends of the Earth.
Pine (Redwood) Spruce (Whitewood), Teak, Ash, Balsa, Beech, Birch, Western red cedar, Douglas fir, Iroko, Larch, Mahony (Meranti/lauran), Oak, Ramin, Sepele, Utile
5 Red Stars Inside a Tree Trunk. 19/10/01
Very detailed pictures, illustrations and text showing various parts of the tree trunk.
4 Red Stars What tree is it? 10/11/04
Pictures of 80 trees with botanical information including 10 Pines.
4 Red Stars Timber Data 1/2/05
"All you need to know about timber" from the Timber Research and Development Association. Timber species database covering over 100 popular timbers with very detailed information. Library = Covers an extensive range of timber related information.
4 Red Stars Manufactured Boards. 1/2/05
Good information on Plywood (interior & exterior WPB, shuttering, marine), Chipboard (veneered, melamine faced), Stirling board, hardboard, blockboard, stripboard.
4 Red Stars Timber Species. 1/2/05
Database of 56 popular timbers with information on their workability, finish, usage and other properties. Many with pictures showing colour and grain pattern. i.e. Ash (2), Balsa, Birch, Western red cedar, Douglas fir, Elm, mahogany (3), Oak (3), Pines (3), Redwood, Teak.
3 Red Stars Timber Species 1/2/05
30 popular UK timbers with description of species, working and physical properties, durability and main uses, density. Pictures showing colour and grain pattern.
3 Red Stars Timber Dimensions. 1/2/05
Standard dimensions for sawn softwoods. Length, width and thickness.
3 Red Stars Wood Finish. 1/2/05
Different wood finishes - dyes, stains, oils, varnish, polish.
3 Red Stars British Trees 19/10/01
List of British trees with details.
2 Red Stars Photo Gallery of trees and tree rings 19/10/01
57 pictures of trees and cross sections of tree trunks. List of the oldest trees.
2 Red Stars "The Big One" 19/10/01
Details of the largest tree in the world.
1 Red Star Application of Tree Ring dating 19/10/01
Text and pictures showing fire damage.
 
Issue 57 - 2/06/08