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Timber may suffer deterioration through the action of fungi, insects and marine boring animals. This deterioration can be prevented if measures are taken to provide conditions unsuitable for the activities of these destructive agents. However, timber preservation refers to the use of chemicals which improve the natural durability of timber, rendering it toxic to fungi, insects and marine borers. The improvement in natural durability of timber not only contributes to forest conservation but offers additional advantages in the utilization of timber.
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Leightley, L. (1995). Biocides used in wood preservation. In: Rossmoore, H.W. (eds) Handbook of Biocide and Preservative Use. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1354-0_10
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