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Abstract

Sets out a list of botanical names and preferred common names for tree species for use in orders and specifications. Preferred common names have been provided for use in specifying. An alphabetical index is provided, including both botanical names and preferred common names. Other inforamtion includes identification of hardwoods and softwoods, normal sources of supply, and, for reference only, other names.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TM-012 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 May 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 5 July 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TM-012:
Australian and New Zealand Timber Preservative Manufacturers Association
Australian Forest Products Association
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Australian Timber Flooring Association
Australian Timber Importers Federation
Building Research Association of New Zealand
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (QLD)
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia
Forest and Wood Products Australia
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia
Master Builders Australia
NATSPEC
New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
New Zealand Timber Preservation Council
New Zealand Wood Processors Association
Responsible Care New Zealand
Scion
Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board
Timber Preservers Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard lists tree species (hardwoods and softwoods) that may be of commercial interest in Australia and New Zealand, including indigenous and imported species. Both botanical names (scientific names) and preferred common names are independently given in alphabetical sequence as the first point of entry to the listing. Other information given includes other common names (local names) and sources of supply.
This Standard is intended for use by engineers, import and export agents, specification writers, builders, students, teachers, government departments and all personnel concerned with the nomenclature of species in shipping, specifications and other documentation.
NOTE: Although this Standard is intended primarily as a reference document for the timber industry, the listing of a species does not mean that it is of a size suitable for use in sawmilling. Many species have been listed because of their importance, or potential importance, as a source of other types of forest product such as essential oils, drugs or paper manufacture.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/10/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 7/10/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TM-003
Supersedes	DR 99461 AS 2543-1983 AS 1148-1971