Debarking of wood and bark freedom

Different interpretations by plant health authorities on what constitutes debarked wood (as opposed to complete freedom/absence of bark) often have an impact on the international trade of wood and wood products. Therefore, a standard is required to elaborate on what constitutes debarked wood. This standard will, therefore, propose tolerances for bark on debarked wood and an approach to estimate surface coverage of bark on debarked wood.

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