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Wood Types Classification - INI

Wood classification is a system that divides wood into two main categories based on botanical characteristics: softwood (coniferous) and hardwood (deciduous). Softwood consists of gymnosperms composed of tracheids, characterized by being soft and easy to work with, while hardwood consists of angiosperms composed of vessels, characterized by being hard and durable. This classification serves as an important criterion used worldwide for wood selection in construction and furniture manufacturing.

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[item.softwood]
code=softwood
slug=softwood
name=Softwood (Coniferous)
description=Wood from gymnosperms composed of tracheids, characterized by being soft and easy to work with.
botanicalGroup=Gymnosperm
cellStructure=Tracheids
characteristics=["Soft","Lightweight","Easy to process","Straight grain"]
primaryUses=["Construction framing","Lumber","Plywood"]
representativeSpecies=["Cedar","Cypress","Pine","Larch","Fir","Spruce"]

[item.hardwood]
code=hardwood
slug=hardwood
name=Hardwood (Deciduous)
description=Wood from angiosperms composed of vessels, characterized by being hard and durable.
botanicalGroup=Angiosperm
cellStructure=Vessels
characteristics=["Hard","Heavy","Durable","Complex grain"]
primaryUses=["Furniture","Interior finishing","Flooring","Decorative materials"]
representativeSpecies=["Zelkova","Oak","Beech","Cherry","Chestnut","Maple"]