American Forest Trees

A practical, illustrated guide to the forest trees of the United States that profiles more than one hundred commercially important species and numerous lesser kinds. It explains structural distinctions such as hardwoods versus softwoods and sapwood versus heartwood, outlines natural ranges and regions of commercial abundance, and gives clear descriptions of trees in the forest and of wood as it appears at the mill. Photographs and drawings aid identification, commercial and botanical names are supplied to reduce confusion, and notes on physical properties and suitable uses help readers match timber qualities to practical applications without focusing on production statistics.