CITESwoodID vs I.D. Wood Usage & Stats

Computer-aided identification and description of CITES-protected timbers. The ability to identify CITES-protected wood species is of prime importance in the implementation and enforcement of the CITES controls. A valuable new support for computer-aided wood identification based on macroscopic features is provided by the development of App versions of the database CITESwoodID. The database and application software for mobile systems contain descriptions and an interactive identification system for 46 trade relevant CITES-listed timbers (e.g., ebony, mahogany, rosewood) known for their use as lumber and downstream processing into products. In addition, the database covers 34 traded timbers which can be mistaken for CITES taxa due to a very similar appearance and/or structural pattern. The database and App are designed primarily for all institutions and individuals involved in controlling the import and export of wood and wood products which are regulated by CITES. It is also of use to educational facilities active in teaching wood anatomy and wood identification. What has CITESwoodID to offer? • interactive identification of the most important CITES-protected timbers (hardwoods and softwoods) based on macroscopic features to be observed with the unaided eye or with a hand lens • high quality colour illustrations of wood characters and timbers featuring transverse (10x) and longitudinal planes (natural size) • complete timber descriptions accompanied by high quality colour illustrations depicting characteristic wood features • a textbook with definitions, explanations, procedures, etc. for most features used in the description of the timbers in terms of wood structure • innovative tool for teaching at higher educational facilities with a wood science related curriculum (also suitable for Do-It-Yourself education)

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I.D. Wood

I.D. Wood is a past iTunes Staff Favorites and here is what others are saying about I.D. Wood: "Turn your already awesome iPhone into the best thing ever, with a decent wood guidebook." Sal Vaglica, This Old House "With the I.D. Wood app for your iPhone, you'll look like a pro every time." BobVilla.com "A well devised reference tool for those on the run, and also those perplexed by Bruce Hoadley’s work." Curated Magazine "A must for any green builder or customer who is conscious about the materials they are going to buy....this app should be de rigueur." Charles and Hudson "Remember the classic wood info and identification books on your shelf? This is the electronic version of those resources – somewhat easier to carry around in your pocket." Woodworker's Journal I.D. Wood is your Pocket Guide to Woods from around the world with full screen samples and detailed information for over 200 different woods. The standalone application will work with or without an Internet connection so that the samples and information are always at your fingertips. From the basic to the exotic, I.D. Wood turns your mobile device into a virtual guidebook for seasoned woodworkers, cabinet makers, designers, artists, architects, collectors, antique dealers, hobbyists, gunsmiths, musicians, homeowners, boat builders, carpenters and others. I.D. Wood includes the following: Over 200 High Quality Full-Screen Wood Samples (raw cut and non-finished) * Species Names * Botanical Names * Other Names * Wood Origins * Wood Descriptions * Woodworking Properties * Common Uses * Durability * Sustainability * Janka Hardness I.D. Wood also features: * Wood Glossary of over 90 terms * Illustrations of Lumber Cutting Techniques * Full text Search Tools * Advanced Search * Category Navigation * Lumber Information * Dimensional Lumber Conversions * Thickness Measuring Screen * Pilot Hole Reference * Nail Size Reference * Janka Hardness Scale * Specific Gravity * Lumber Grading Tables * Board Feet calculator I.D. Wood allows a user to quickly browse by Wood Samples, Species Names or Other Names to aide in quick identification. Categories allow for quickly finding woods of a particular use, durability or sustainable status.