Ash wood - Revision history

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Ash wood, specifically the fraxinus excelsior, Common or European ash (sometimes also called golden ash), is a large ~~ash~~ tree and the third most common tree in the UK, it is native ~~to the country~~. ~~They~~ may be found with large trunks often due to being pollarded ~~in previous decades or growing naturally~~, and can live up to 350 years. Other ~~Ash~~ trees that some might call native and grow in the UK include the Claret Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia var.oxycarpa) also called Narrow Leaf or Raywood Ash, as well as the Manna Ash (Fraxinus ornus), also known as the Flowering Ash which is native to central Europe.	+	Ash wood, specifically the fraxinus excelsior, Common or European ash (sometimes also called golden ash), is a large tree and the third most common tree in the UK, where is is a native species. Ash trees may be found with large trunks often due to being pollarded, and can live up to 350 years. Other ash trees that some might call native and grow in the UK include the Claret Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia var.oxycarpa) also called Narrow Leaf or Raywood Ash, as well as the Manna Ash (Fraxinus ornus), also known as the Flowering Ash which is native to central Europe.

−	in 2019 ~~the UK published~~ a paper highlighting threats to ash species such as Ash Dieback which was first discovered in 2012, as well as Emerald Ash Borer found in North America. It also highlighted the significance of ~~Ash~~ in supporting biodiversity, being 'home to almost 1000 other species including birds, insects, mosses, fungi and lichen'	+	In 2019 a paper was published highlighting threats to ash species because of issues such as Ash Dieback which was first discovered in 2012, as well as Emerald Ash Borer found in North America. It also highlighted the significance of ash in supporting biodiversity, being 'home to almost 1000 other species including birds, insects, mosses, fungi and lichen'

	= Forestry products =		= Forestry products =

−	Ash timber has been worked by hand for many years, it is a very tough hardwood, able to absorb shocks without splintering and ~~also~~ attractive. It is used to make sports and tool handles, such as hammers, axes, spades, hockey sticks and oars ~~aswell~~ as a variety of furniture. As a forestry product the timber was used in the 1800's for carriages, and is ~~stiil~~ used by specialist motor car manufacturer ~~morgan~~. As a coppiced wood it traditionally ~~providing~~ wood for firewood and charcoal, as a solid hardwood burning well. The seeds have also been used in herbal medicine.	+	Ash timber has been worked by hand for many years, it is a very tough hardwood, able to absorb shocks without splintering and is considered attractive. It is used to make sports and tool handles, such as hammers, axes, spades, hockey sticks and oars as well as a variety of furniture. As a forestry product the timber was used in the 1800's for carriages, and is still used by specialist motor car manufacturer Morgan. As a coppiced wood it traditionally provided wood for firewood and charcoal, as a solid hardwood, burning well. The seeds have also been used in herbal medicine.

	= Specification =		= Specification =
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	* Elastic Modulus: 1,785,000 lbf/in2 (12.31 GPa)		* Elastic Modulus: 1,785,000 lbf/in2 (12.31 GPa)

−	= Other ~~Ashes~~ =	+	= Other ashes =

−	There are many many other varieties of ~~Ash~~ grown throughout the world these include;	+	There are many many other varieties of ash grown throughout the world these include;

−	* Black ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus nigra) US and Canada, most devastated by emerald ash borer	+	* Black ash (Fraxinus nigra) US and Canada, most devastated by emerald ash borer
−	* Green ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) North America, impacted by emerald ash borer.	+	* Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) North America, impacted by emerald ash borer.
−	* White ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus americana) ~~Also~~ known as Biltmore ash, from North America and affected badly by emerald ash borer.	+	* White ash (Fraxinus americana), also known as Biltmore ash, from North America and affected badly by emerald ash borer.
−	* Blue ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinum quadrangulata) Mid US higher survival rate in areas infested by emerald ash borer.	+	* Blue ash (Fraxinum quadrangulata). Mid US higher survival rate in areas infested by emerald ash borer.
−	* California ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus dipetala) California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Baja California, not yet infected by the beetle.	+	* California ash (Fraxinus dipetala). California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Baja California, not yet infected by the beetle.
−	* Carolina ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus caroliana) ~~also~~ Florida, swamp ash, water and pop ash. Cuba, subtropical southern U.S.	+	* Carolina ash (Fraxinus caroliana). Also Florida, swamp ash, water and pop ash. Cuba, subtropical southern U.S.
−	* Gregg's ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus greggii) also littleleaf, Mexican or dogleg ash. Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas	+	* Gregg's ash (Fraxinus greggii) also littleleaf, Mexican or dogleg ash. Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
−	* Pumpkin ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus profunda) also welled butt or red ash, devastated by emerald ash borer.	+	* Pumpkin ash (Fraxinus profunda) also welled butt or red ash, devastated by emerald ash borer.
−	* Velvet ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus velutina) also Arizona or Modesto ash. Emerald ash borer more recently an issue. Southwestern North America.	+	* Velvet ash (Fraxinus velutina) also Arizona or Modesto ash. Emerald ash borer more recently an issue. Southwestern North America.
−	* Manchurian ~~Ash~~ (Fraxinus mandschurica) experimenting with cross breeding with native North American ashes in order to develop species that can survive the beetle onslaught. grows in Eastern Asia.	+	* Manchurian ash (Fraxinus mandschurica) experimenting with cross breeding with native North American ashes in order to develop species that can survive the beetle onslaught. grows in Eastern Asia.
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−	~~= External links =~~	+
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−	~~Specifications, photographs and more detailed descriptions are also available from:~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.wood-database.com/european-ash/ https://www.wood-database.com/european-ash/]~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/ash/ https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/ash/]~~	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Types of timber.		* Types of timber.
	* Wood ash.		* Wood ash.
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		+	= External references =
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		+	* [https://www.wood-database.com/european-ash/ https://www.wood-database.com/european-ash/]
		+	* [https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/ash/ https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/ash/]

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	= Specification =		= Specification =

−	Common Name(s): European Ash, Common Ash	+	* Common Name(s): European Ash, Common Ash
−		+	* Scientific Name: Fraxinus excelsior
−	Scientific Name: Fraxinus excelsior	+	* Distribution: Europe and southwestern Asia
−		+	* Tree Size: 65-115 ft (20-35 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diameter
−	Distribution: Europe and southwestern Asia	+	* Average Dried Weight: 42 lbs/ft3 (680 kg/m3)
−		+	* Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .49, .68
−	Tree Size: 65-115 ft (20-35 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diameter	+	* Janka Hardness: 1,480 lbf (6,580 N)
−		+	* Modulus of Rupture: 15,020 lbf/in2 (103.6 MPa)
−	Average Dried Weight: 42 lbs/ft3 (680 kg/m3)	+	* Elastic Modulus: 1,785,000 lbf/in2 (12.31 GPa)
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−	Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .49, .68	+
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−	Janka Hardness: 1,480 lbf (6,580 N)	+
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−	Modulus of Rupture: 15,020 lbf/in2 (103.6 MPa)	+
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−	Elastic Modulus: 1,785,000 lbf/in2 (12.31 GPa)	+

	= Other Ashes =		= Other Ashes =

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	* Types of timber.		* Types of timber.
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= Introduction =

Ash wood, specifically the fraxinus excelsior, Common or European ash (sometimes also called golden ash), is a large ash tree and the third most common tree in the UK, it is native to the country. They may be found with large trunks often due to being pollarded in previous decades or growing naturally, and can live up to 350 years. Other Ash trees that some might call native and grow in the UK include the Claret Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia var.oxycarpa) also called Narrow Leaf or Raywood Ash, as well as the Manna Ash (Fraxinus ornus), also known as the Flowering Ash which is native to central Europe.

in 2019 the UK published a paper highlighting threats to ash species such as Ash Dieback which was first discovered in 2012, as well as Emerald Ash Borer found in North America. It also highlighted the significance of Ash in supporting biodiversity, being 'home to almost 1000 other species including birds, insects, mosses, fungi and lichen'

= Forestry products =

Ash timber has been worked by hand for many years, it is a very tough hardwood, able to absorb shocks without splintering and also attractive. It is used to make sports and tool handles, such as hammers, axes, spades, hockey sticks and oars aswell as a variety of furniture. As a forestry product the timber was used in the 1800's for carriages, and is stiil used by specialist motor car manufacturer morgan. As a coppiced wood it traditionally providing wood for firewood and charcoal, as a solid hardwood burning well. The seeds have also been used in herbal medicine.

= Specification =

Common Name(s): European Ash, Common Ash

Scientific Name: Fraxinus excelsior

Distribution: Europe and southwestern Asia

Tree Size: 65-115 ft (20-35 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diameter

Average Dried Weight: 42 lbs/ft3 (680 kg/m3)

Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .49, .68

Janka Hardness: 1,480 lbf (6,580 N)

Modulus of Rupture: 15,020 lbf/in2 (103.6 MPa)

Elastic Modulus: 1,785,000 lbf/in2 (12.31 GPa)

= Other Ashes =

There are many many other varieties of Ash grown throughout the world these include;

* Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) US and Canada, most devastated by emerald ash borer
* Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) North America, impacted by emerald ash borer.
* White Ash (Fraxinus americana) Also known as Biltmore ash, from North America and affected badly by emerald ash borer.
* Blue Ash (Fraxinum quadrangulata) Mid US higher survival rate in areas infested by emerald ash borer.
* California Ash (Fraxinus dipetala) California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Baja California, not yet infected by the beetle.
* Carolina Ash (Fraxinus caroliana) also Florida, swamp ash, water and pop ash. Cuba, subtropical southern U.S.
* Gregg's Ash (Fraxinus greggii) also littleleaf, Mexican or dogleg ash. Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
* Pumpkin Ash (Fraxinus profunda) also welled butt or red ash, devastated by emerald ash borer.
* Velvet Ash (Fraxinus velutina) also Arizona or Modesto ash. Emerald ash borer more recently an issue. Southwestern North America.
* Manchurian Ash (Fraxinus mandschurica) experimenting with cross breeding with native North American ashes in order to develop species that can survive the beetle onslaught. grows in Eastern Asia.

= External links =

Specifications, photographs and more detailed descriptions are also available from:

[https://www.wood-database.com/european-ash/ https://www.wood-database.com/european-ash/]

[https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/ash/ https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/ash/]

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* Softwood.
* Timber vs wood.
* Types of timber.

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