Not all wood rot is the same, and knowing the difference can indicate how quickly you need to act, and whether a small repair or full replacement is needed.

However, we were identifying wood solely based on experience, which wasn’t very reliable. As similar-looking species can vary greatly in value, we needed a more scientifically grounded method of ...

By correctly identifying wood quickly and effectively, Ebeheakey said inspectors can make an impact on illegal logging and the export of illegally prohibited or mislabeled wood. “The app makes wood ...