Wood science

Wood science is the scientific field which studies and investigates the formation, physical and chemical composition, and macro- and microstructure of wood as a bio-based and lignocellulosic material. Wood science additionally covers the biological, chemical, physical, and mechanical properties and characteristics of wood as a naturalmaterial.

It is an interdisciplinary field combining fundamental aspects of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to understand and utilise wood in various applications.

Wood science has applications in wood processing, construction and the production of materials and products such as particleboard, fiberboard, OSB, plywood, pulpwood, furniture and engineered wood products including glued laminated timber, CLT, LVL, PSL, pellets and briquettes.