Sustainable Wood Preservation & Mangrove Plantation

Focusing on the sustainability of timber products, this book presents research findings on wood preservation derived from a PhD thesis. It explores the durability of both natural and artificial timbers, examining the strength and treatability of various species, including mangroves. Key topics include the effectiveness of CCA-treated poles in brackish water, decay patterns in treated hardwoods, and the development of new preservative treatments. Additionally, it addresses environmental concerns related to arsenic in preservatives and emphasizes the importance of maintaining ecosystems for sustainable mangrove forests.