The report gives statistics on the wood products industries, the forest products exported, the production of treated sleepers, poles, crossarms, fence posts and other wood products in Brazil for the years 1977 to 1981. The total numbers of vacuum/pressure plants, through the years 1902 to 1984, indicate that from 1960 there has been a steady increase in treatment requirements. Most of the plants are in the south-eastern and southern regions of Brazil. Details are given of the existing 16 wood preservative industries. Information on the research centres and their research is tabulated, and the legal aspects of using wood preservatives covered, together with their homologation and the relevant standards. The subject is taught in 12 different universities and technological institutes and is promoted by the Brazilian Wood Preservers’ Association. The report ends with a bibliography.

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