Forestry is a relatively new thing under the sun. Definitely less than 2 centuries, by most accounts. There's clearly a lot of room for improvement in the discipline.

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Fun fact. The engineering tables have been revised downward regarding loads that timbers can safely tolerate. Modern forestry management leans towards maximum production and quickest harvest instead of quality/density.

Nothing like lumber and timbers from old growth stock.

I suspect the load capacity of individual trees based on their specific growth characteristics could be something to look forward to in the future. Take a picture of the growth rings or something and get custom engineering data to optimize that trees usage/value. 🤷