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Wong A.H.H., . and Hong L.T., . and Daljeet Singh K., . Industrial wood preservation : a role in the conservation of tropical biodiversity. pp. 563-578.
Abstract
The tropical rainforests covering some twenty percent of the world's land mass are fast disappering mainly because of the rapid rate of felling in order to meet demands for timbers. Under humid conditions timbers are exposed to biological degradation and require chemical protectants in the form of anti-fungal and anti-termitic wood preservatives. Treated timber will last considerably longer in high decay hazards and therefore hopefully this will help reduce pressures on natural forests for replenishment of wood materials lost through biological destruction. In this respect the development of sound methods of treatment of timbers by Malaysian wood preservation industry can play a role albeit indirectly in the conservation of tropical biodiversity.
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Abstract
The tropical rainforests covering some twenty percent of the world's land mass are fast disappering mainly because of the rapid rate of felling in order to meet demands for timbers. Under humid conditions timbers are exposed to biological degradation and require chemical protectants in the form of anti-fungal and anti-termitic wood preservatives. Treated timber will last considerably longer in high decay hazards and therefore hopefully this will help reduce pressures on natural forests for replenishment of wood materials lost through biological destruction. In this respect the development of sound methods of treatment of timbers by Malaysian wood preservation industry can play a role albeit indirectly in the conservation of tropical biodiversity.
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | 5 tables; 29 ref.; Summaries (En) |
| AGROVOC Term: | CONSERVACION DE LA MADERA |
| AGROVOC Term: | CONSERVACION DE LA NATURALEZA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:56 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/20512 |
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