Glossary of Terminologies of Malaysian Timber Species and Groups

Research and commercialisation terminologies of timber such as lesser-known, pioneer species, chap-char, among many others, are often used in verbal and written communications. In correspondence to the increase in the number of scientific literature and marketing bulletins, expressions are sometimes used spontaneously without the sound comprehension of the exact meaning. This article provides some basic information on common terminologies in classifying timbers that are specific to the Malaysian scenario.