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SECONDARY TIMBER [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Wood
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

Species of timber that, while lacking the intrinsic value or the trade reputation of primary timbers, are actually or potentially merchantable.

OBS

secondary timbers: Collective noun (used in the plural form).

Key term(s)
  • secondary timber

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de bois
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Bois d'œuvre et bois industriel possédant une valeur marchande qui n'atteint pas les normes de qualité des bois d'essences principales.

OBS

bois d'essences secondaires; essences secondaires : Collectifs (utilisés au pluriel).

Key term(s)
  • essence secondaire
  • bois d'essence secondaire

Spanish

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