trädelen
Trädelen is a term used in Swedish forestry and woodworking to denote the part of a tree that constitutes the main trunk, as distinct from branches, roots, or the crown. The word combines trä (wood or tree) with delen (the part). In practice, trädelen commonly refers to the straight, central stem that is suitable for timber production after pruning away limbs.
In forestry and sawmilling, trädelen is evaluated by dimensions such as diameter at breast height and the
Variation by species and site affects trädelen characteristics. Softwoods such as pine and spruce often produce
See also: stam (stem), krona (crown), kvist (branch), virke (lumber), timmer (timber processing). Further reading in