PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CHESTNUT (Castanea sativa Mill.) WOOD OBTAINED FROM MAÇKA-ÇATAK REGION

In this study, physical properties of chestnut were investigated. 8 trees used for experiments were obtained fromTrabzon-Maçka- Çatak region. Samples were prepared according to the related standarts. Oven-dried and air-dried density, volume weight, the amount of shrinkage, the ratio of cell walls, air cavities, the moisture content of wood at green condition, and the fiber saturation point as physical properties were determined