scope:

This standard specifies the qualitative classification for the roundwood of pines. It applies to Pinus sylvestris, Pinus nigra, Pinus pinaster and Pinus radiata. The classification is made either using clauses 4 and 5 or using clause 6. Clause 4 and 5 describe the qualitative classification of round timber for which the intended use is unknown. Clause 6 gives the minimum characteristics to be included in all national standards describing a qualitative clasifictation or as guideline for contracts describing qualities where the intended use is specified.