OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Softwood is wood from gymnosperm trees such as conifers. The term is opposed to hardwood, which is the wood from angiosperm trees. The main differences between hardwoods and softwoods is that the structure of hardwoods lack resin canals, whereas softwoods lack pores (though not all softwoods have resin canals).

Detailed explanation-2: -The woods of coniferous forests are tall and soft. Chir, pine and cedar are the important variety of trees in these forests. The woods of these are very useful for making pulp, which is used for manufacturing paper and newsprint. Match boxes and packing boxes are also made from softwood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fir, juniper, pine, cedar, douglas, spruce, yew, and redwood are popular trees that come under the softwood category.