This handbook provides an overview on wood science and technology of unparalleled comprehensiveness and international validity.It describes the fundamental wood biology, chemistry and physics, as well as structure-property relations of wood and wood-based materials.The different aspects and steps of wood processing are presented in detail from both a fundamental technological perspective and their realisation in industrial contexts.The discussed industrial processes extend beyond sawmilling and the manufacturing of adhesively bonded wood products to the processing of the various wood-based materials, including pulp and paper, natural fibre materials and aspects of bio-refinery.Core concepts of wood applications, quality and life cycle assessment of this important natural resource are presented.The book concludes with a useful compilation of fundamental material parameters and data as well as a glossary of terms in accordance with the most important industry standards. Written and edited by a truly international team of experts from academia, research institutes and industry, thoroughly reviewed by external colleagues, this handbook is well-attuned to educational demands, as well as providing a summary of state-of-the-art research trends and industrial requirements.It is an invaluable resource for all professionals in research and development, and engineers in practise in the field of wood science and technology.