TIMBER

The word timber is derived from a English word timbrian which means to build.

The timber denotes wood which is suitable for building or carpentry or various other engineering purposes.

It is applied to the tress measuring not less than 600mm in girth or circumference of the trunk.

There are three important terms

1. Converted timber: This indicates timber which is sawn and cut into suitable commercial sizes.It is a phrase usually used in reference to turning a log into a pile of boards/planks.
2. Rough timber: This indicates timber which is obtained after felling a tree.
3. Standing timber: This indicates timber contained in a tree.

The timber or wood, as a building material, possesses a number of valuable properties like low heat conductivity, amenability (capable of or agreeable to being tested, tried, analyzed) to mechanical working,high strength.

For instance, the traditional forest species take about 50 years or even more to yield tree of adequate girth capable of producing quality timber.On the other hand,there are several fast growing species which mature in 10 to 20 years and can produce wood to augment wood supply.These species are Babul, Eucalyptus, poplar and Sissoo which have been found suitable under various climatic and soil conditions.