scope:

Specifies the qualitative classification for the roundwood of pines. It applies to scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) , Corsican or Austrian pine (Pinus negra), maritime pine ( Pinus pinaster) and radiate pine ( Pinus radiata) . The classification is made either using clauses 4 and 5 or using clause 6. Clauses 4 and 5 describe the qualitative classification of round timber for which the intended use is unknown. Clause 6 gives the characteristics to be included in all national standards describing a qualitative classification or as guideline for contracts describing qualities for round timber of pines where the intended use is known.