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- 5. – Managing forests responsibly to ensure wood supply for the future.
- 7. – A fast-growing plant often categorized with wood due to similar properties.
- 8. – A strong hardwood often used in furniture and flooring.
- 9. Pulp – Used to make regenerated textiles like viscose.
- 10. – A softwood that contains natural oils, making it good for outdoor use.
- 13. – Made of compressed wood chips, often covered with a veneer for appearance.
- 15. – A material that can absorb moisture, common in softwoods.
- 16. – A durable and water-resistant hardwood commonly used for boat building and outdoor furniture.
- 17. – Trees that lose their leaves in autumn.
- 18. – A manufactured wood product with a smooth surface, easy to paint.
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- 1. – A high-quality hardwood known for its reddish-brown colour and durability.
- 2. Label – A certification that indicates wood comes from sustainably managed forests.
- 3. – A type of softwood that is naturally resistant to rot, making it useful for outdoor construction.
- 4. – Made of thin layers of wood glued together at 90-degree angles.
- 5. – Comes from evergreen trees that retain their leaves all year.
- 6. – A durable hardwood often used in furniture.
- 7. – A very lightweight hardwood used in aircraft construction.
- 11. – Trees that keep their leaves year-round.
- 12. – A flexible and shock-resistant hardwood used in tool handles and sports equipment.
- 14. – Comes from deciduous trees that shed their leaves in autumn.