The Utilization of European Beech Wood (Fagus sylvatica L.) in Europe

European beech is one of the dominating wood species in central Europe and most abundant hardwood Austrian, German Swiss forests. Today, it predominantly used for provision energy furniture industry. With increasing demand on forests to provide sustainable raw materials as well products, importance lesser-used like has continuously increased over last decade. The application load-bearing products gained significant interest. In order connect current historical state knowledge about this species, review provides an overview past present utilization wood. On basis literature, technical approvals standards established aims summarize extensive art recent scientific publications field material science. Based reviewed research efforts deal with different engineered glued laminated timber, cross-laminated timber veneer lumber. Furthermore, strength grading, adhesive technology improving dimensional stability particular