1. Wood science improves the quality of life

   • W. G. Kauman

   Academy Lecture Pages: 1 - 16

2. Vessel length distribution in the stems of three New Zealand species of Nothofagus

   • T. M. Middleton
   • B. G. Butterfield

   OriginalPaper Pages: 17 - 22

3. Lignin biochemistry: Biosynthesis and biodegradation

   • T. Higuchi

   OriginalPaper Pages: 23 - 63

4. Production of particleboard with steam-injection

   • T. Hata
   • S. Kawai
   • H. Sasaki

   OriginalPaper Pages: 65 - 78

5. Errata

   Erratum Pages: 78 - 78

6. Biotechnology in the pulp and paper industry

   • K. -E. L. Eriksson

   OriginalPaper Pages: 79 - 101

7. Effect of pre-steaming on drying rate, wood anatomy and shrinkage of regrowth Eucalyptus pilularis Sm.

   • P. N. Alexiou
   • A. P. Wilkins
   • Jamie Hartley

   OriginalPaper Pages: 103 - 110

8. Book reviews

   • A. P. Schniewind
   • G. Ohrner

   BookReview Pages: 111 - 112