Forest Wood through the Eyes of a Cultural Conservator

If prehistoric and historical time were placed into the span of existence our universe, then act archaeology could be defined as digging up what was only buried yesterday. So, conservation is about preserving a moment that has just become past time, yet significant. It human creativity ingenuity. not strange forest wood material to convey such moments. Forest living, everlasting source growing without intervention, within reach, easy use shape thinking both great small. does have wooden ship; it can mere piece charcoal. For surrounded humans in which archaeologists seek weave history, conservators bring back context by reviving it. This work presents an artefact its preservation challenges such. touches on natural degradation processes through burial, compromised properties eventual conservation. Both dry waterlogged are included. The overarching aim this paper pay tribute, preserve inspire long-standing, open dialog fruitful collaboration between cultural scientists.