QUESTIONS

• Which hardwoods are grown sustainably in the UK?

  Oak, beech, and ash.
• Is Balsa a softwood or a hardwood?

  Hardwood
• why is it essential to source wood from sustainably managed forests?

  so it can be monitored making sure ecosystems and wildlife aren't being harmed
• what are the advantages of producing boards in large sheets?

  Efficiency
• What effect does knots have on timber?

  it weakens the wood strength