Thursday, 5 December 2024

Wooden Tops 2. Alder

Alder wood is soft and porous but, in water, it resists rotting. It's kept wet to maintain its durability. In early times Alder wood was used to construct boats, sluice gates and water pipes. Currently, it's used for wood veneers, pulp and plywood.

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Seeing the Changes 2174

It seems a bit early, but there's already a decent crop of Blackberries ( Rubus fruticosus ) in Loughor.