Timber is not classified as a mineral resource; it is considered a renewable biological resource derived from trees. It is valued for its versatility, strength, and aesthetic qualities, making it suitable for construction, furniture, and various industrial applications. Sustainable forestry practices help ensure that timber can be harvested responsibly while maintaining ecological balance. In this context, timber contributes to both economic and environmental sustainability.
For small craft, treated kahikitea is often used. kauri used to be used, but is too scarce a resource to be used this way any longer.
Fertile Soil
As fresh timber which is obtained from trees contains about 30 to 40 % sap or moisture. This sap is very harmful for the life of a timber. Therefore, it is necessary to remove that sap by applying some special methods. All those methods which are used for removing the sap from timber are collectively termed as seasoning of timber. Types of Timber Seasoning: The main types of timber seasoning are as under. (1)Natural Seasoning, (2)Artificial Seasoning, (a) Kiln Seasoning, (b) Chemical Seasoning, (c) Electric Seasoning, (3) Water Seasoning
An index mineral is used in geology to determine the degree of metamorphism a rock has experienced.
No mineral. Two metals- uranium and plutonium- are used in atomic bombs.
mineral
A renewable resource is one that is replenished by natural processes in timescales compatible with a human lifespan. Eg rainwater. timber or a rice crop. A non -renewable resource is one which, when used up, will not be replenished by processes that operate over a human lifetime. Eg iron ore, or mineral oil.
yes timber is a natural resource
Cedar timber.
A renewable resource is one that is replenished by natural processes in timescales compatible with a human lifespan. Eg rainwater. timber or a rice crop. A non -renewable resource is one which, when used up, will not be replenished by processes that operate over a human lifetime. Eg iron ore, or mineral oil.
This mineral is called bauxite.
A mineral resource that can be mined and processed at a profit is called an ore.
Talc is used.
yes
non renewable resources. I disagree. Timber/trees are renewable; they replenish themselves. However, care must be take so that not more trees are used than can be replenish.
So far, from what I've learned the correct answer is no. Brazil has a natural timber resource, but what with logging and clearing spaces for farming, the resource is rapidly decreasing in size.
The most important resource of Finland is timber.