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Introduction Wood Quality How is it defined? Quality measures for lumber Quality measures for papermaking Density Distributions and Characteristics Distinct ring softwoods Non-distinct ring softwoods Ring porous hardwoods Effect of growth rate on ring porous hardwood density Diffuse porous hardwoods Effects of Forestry Practices on Wood Quality Introduction Techniques or tools available to foresters Considerations in production of sawlogs Considerations in production of pulpwood Reduction of Sunlight, Nutrients and Water Thinning Spacing of Trees at Time of Planting Setting Harvest or Rotation Age Modification of Stem Form by Pruning Genetic Selection of Seed or Planting Stock Addition of Nutients and Water Intensive Culture