Physical and Mechanical Properties of Quercus glauca Thunberg according to Forest Stand Characteristics

Abstract

Wood properties are affected by environmental factors such as soil, topography, rainfall, and climate change. The physical and mechanical properties of Quercus glauca were analyzed in order to investigate the relationship between wood properties and forest stand characteristics related to regions and forest origins. Physical and mechanical properties of wood were influenced by region. And no significant difference was observed between natural and artificial forests with respect to wood quality properties. Therefore, these findings are expected to be useful as fundamental data for silviculture practices of these species for wood quality.