Softwood

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005450",
  "term": "Softwood",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Wood obtained from coniferous trees, which are characterized by needles or scales and cones. These trees, such as pine, spruce, and fir, generally grow faster than hardwoods and have a simpler cellular structure. Softwoods are widely used in construction for framing, plywood, and paper production, with common species like Douglas fir having a density of approximately 530 kg/m³.",
  "subject": "Forestry and timber",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Weichholz",
    "es": "madera blanda",
    "fr": "bois tendre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/softwood/"
}