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While it probably isn't the main concern, different species produce lumber with different properties. The loss of Elm trees in the uk removed a timber that was
by scooble 7y ago
While it probably isn't the main concern, different species produce lumber with different properties. The loss of Elm trees in the uk removed a timber that was very useful for boatbuilding, for example (thought that is a bit of a niche concern).
- nkurz 7y agoWow, I hadn't known about that niche for elm! I searched because I unfairly doubted you, and thought you might be confusing elm with some other tree. Here's a comment thread that provides some more information: http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?212281-Elm-in-boats http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?212281-Elm-in-boa...