A Half-yearly Peer Reviewed Journal of Bangladesh Forest Research Institute
A greenhouse type solar kiln developed at the Bangladesh Forest Research Institute for seasoning timber has been extensively tested for the last ten years. Twenty-one such solar kilns have been installed by the private and public wood industries for commercial seasoning of timber. Timbers of different species for various enduses have been satisfactorily seasoned. The technique is found simple, inexpensive and effective throughout the year. Solar seasoning of timber thus offers an excellent prospect in Bangladesh.