The amount of sleep we need changes as we get older, and itâs also a personal thing â some of us need more than others. As long as youâre feeling refreshed and alert the next day, youâre probably getting enough. Although there is no magic number of hours, hereâs a general guide for how much sleep you need.
Softwood Lumber. News. The softwood lumber industry is an important sector in the Canadian economy, supporting thousands of jobs in communities across Canada and creating many positive spin-off effects in related industries and services.
On average, the wood of softwoods is softer than hardwoods. Hickory (a hardwood) wood is harder than cypress (a softwood) wood and oak is harder than cedar. However, there are many exceptions to this trend. The Southern pines are softwoods but they are denser than yellow poplar, which is a hardwood.