Past, Present, and Future of the Wood Preservation Industry
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2003
Abstract
The initiatives to develop the wood preservation industry are discussed. The article also describes the growth of the industry since 1830s. Wood is a renewable natural resource, which is preservative treated to ensure structural integrity in many exterior applications. Arsenically treated wood cannot be used for residential purposes in the US and Canada.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Forest Products Journal
First Page
8
Last Page
15
Recommended Citation
Freeman, M., Shupe, T., Vlosky, R., & Barnes, H. (2003). Past, Present, and Future of the Wood Preservation Industry. Forest Products Journal, 53 (10), 8-15. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/agrnr_pubs/1081