Carbatec Brisbane and Australian Wood Review Magazine are pleased to host Morris Lake as he launches his latest book 'Australian Rainforest Woods - Characteristics, uses and identifications. Come along to Carbatec Brisbane on Saturday 5th September from 10.30am to meet Morris and get a copy of his latest book signed. The latest copy of Australian WoodReview which features Morris on the cover will also be available to purchase.
Morris has 37 years of knowledge as technical officer with the Department of Primary Industries and has been involved through production, author or authoring over 450 books. Since retiring in 1998, he has served in the International Wood Collectors Society (IWCS) as AustralAsian Regional Trustee (2002–04) and Publications Chairman (2004–07). He has written several books, including Australian Trees and Shrubs, and previously edited the IWCS journals World of Wood and Down Under. He has produced, authored or co-authored over 450 publications.
This latest book from Morris, Australian Rainforest Woods describes 141 of the most significant Australian rainforest trees and their wood. The introductory sections draw the reader into an understanding of the botanical, evolutionary, environmental, historical and international significance of this beautiful but finite Australian resource. The main section examines the species and their wood with photographs, botanical descriptions and a summary of the characteristics of the wood. A section on wood identification includes fundamental information on tree growth and wood structure, as well as images of the basic characteristics.
With more than 900 colour images, this is the most comprehensive guide ever written on Australian rainforest woods, both for the amateur and the professional wood enthusiast. It is the first time that macrophotographs of the wood have been shown in association with a physical description of wood characteristics, which will aid identification.
Copies of the book will be available to purchase on the day for $69.95 from Carbatec Brisbane.