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As a raw material (Picea abies), Norway spruce wood, has wide application as a building material and in industry, especially in northern European countries. The wood of Norway spruce is an important natural resource in Germany, Austria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania, as well as the Scandinavian countries. In addition to its wood, Norway spruce is highly valued for its tannin-rich bark and resins.
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Surmiński, J. (2007). Wood Properties and Uses. In: Tjoelker, M.G., Boratyński, A., Bugała, W. (eds) Biology and Ecology of Norway Spruce. Forestry Sciences, vol 78. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-4841-8_15
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