Keywords
Commercial Forest Products, Forest Products Utilization, Wood Technology, Timber Industry, Forest-Based Industries, Engineered Wood Products, Wood Processing Technology, Plywood Manufacturing, Veneer Production, Bamboo Industry, Particle Board Technology, MDF and HDF Boards, Forest Resource Management, Wood Machining, Wood Joinery Techniques, Sustainable Forestry, Timber Trade, Paper and Pulp Industry, Bamboo Laminates, CNC Furniture ManufacturingCommercial Forest Products and Utilization
authored by: Alok Kumar PatraLength: 229 mm | Breadth: 30.8 mm | Height: 152 mm | Imprint: CONTENT VIBES | Weight: GMS
This book will be available from 15-Jul-2026
Commercial Forest Products and Utilization provides a comprehensive understanding of forest-based resources, wood industries, and modern utilization technologies essential for sustainable economic development. The book covers the characteristics and commercial importance of Indian timbers, the growth of wood-based industries, global and national trade of timber products, and the contribution of forest products to the economy.
It systematically explains primary wood processing, sawing techniques, machining, wood joinery, veneer production, and engineered wood technologies such as plywood, MDF, HDF, laminated wood, LVL, PSL, and LSL. Special emphasis is given to forest-based industries including paper and pulp, bamboo, furniture, and small-scale industrial products. The book also highlights recent advancements such as CNC-based furniture manufacturing, bamboo laminates, and densified acoustic panels. Designed for students, researchers, forestry professionals, wood technologists, entrepreneurs, and industry personnel, this book serves as a valuable academic and practical resource for understanding commercial forestry, sustainable wood utilization, and value-added forest product technologies.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Commercial Forest Products
Chapter 2. Indian Timbers and Their Characteristics
Chapter 3. Growth of Wood-Based Industries in India
Chapter 4. Role of Forest Products in the Indian Economy
Chapter 5. Global and Indian Scenario of Roundwood & Engineered Wood Production
Chapter 6. National and International Trade of Timber Species
Chapter 7. Import and Export of Wood and Wood Panels in India
Chapter 8. Status of Wood and Wood Panel Industries (India & Global)
Chapter 9. Overview of Forest-Based Industries
Chapter 10. Paper and Pulp Industry
Chapter 11. Furniture and Bamboo Industry
Chapter 12. Small-Scale Industries (Sports Goods, Pencil, Matchwood & Splints)
Chapter 13. Composite Wood Industries
Chapter 14. Primary Conversion and Sawing Techniques
Chapter 15. Wood Machining and Woodworking Tools
Chapter 16. Stages in Wood Working and Wood Joinery
Chapter 17. Finger Jointed Lumber and Modern Joinery Techniques
Chapter 18. Veneer Production (Rotary Cutting & Slicing)
Chapter 19. Veneer Types, Grading, Storage and Handling
Chapter 20. Veneered Panels and Their Applications
Chapter 21. Plywood, Particle Board, Fibre Boards (LDF, MDF, HDF)
Chapter 22. Advanced Engineered Wood (GLT, LVL, PSL, LSL)
Chapter 23. Laminated Wood and Decorative Laminates
Chapter 24. CNC and Modern Furniture Manufacturing Technologies
Chapter 25. Bamboo Laminates and Acoustic/Densified Panels