Major Species and Anatomical Characteristics of the Wood Used for National Use Specified in Yeonggeon-Uigwes of the Late Joseon Dynasty Period

To find out the wood species used in national structures late Joseon Dynasty, 11 volumes of Yeonggeon-Uigwes were reviewed. It was confirmed that mainly for repair and restoration palaces, shrines, fortresses. In 17th to 20th centuries, specified have revealed either hardwood or softwood. As species, Juglans mandshurica, Zelkova serrata, Fraxinus rhynchophylla, Betula schmidtii, Paulownia coreana, Quercus spp. (Quercus aliena; Q, variabilis; dentata; acutissima; mongolica; serrata) used. softwood Pinus densiflora koraiensis Investigation is important part because same required as a principle when reparing cultural heritage. this study, anatomical images investigated some samples which taken from has been stored specimen room National Institute Forest Science, instead actual material possible each member wooden heritage buildings by reviewing determining buildings.