European Larch: Botanical Features and Applications

This lecture covers the botanical features and properties of the European larch, including its deciduous nature, male and female flowers, bark characteristics, distribution, and growth conditions. It also discusses the uses of European larch in construction, durability purposes, and other applications like boatbuilding and furniture. The instructor emphasizes the importance of European larch cultivation, its resistance to fungi, and its thermal efficiency. Additionally, the lecture explores the specific gravity, hardness, shrinkage, and strength properties of European larch, highlighting its suitability for various purposes.