Wood is a versatile material that can be used for a variety of purposes. WOODLAND is an area of land covered with trees and other vegetation, while a THICKET is a dense growth of shrubs and small trees. Boards are thin pieces of wood used in construction, while logs are large pieces of wood cut from trees. Trees are tall plants with a single trunk and branches, and MAHOGANY is a type of hardwood tree. BALSA is a lightweight wood, while ASH is a hardwood tree. OAK is a type of hardwood tree, and LUMBER is wood that has been cut into boards or planks. EBONY is a type of hardwood tree, while BEECH is a type of hardwood tree with a light-colored wood. ELM is a type of hardwood tree, and TEAK is a type of tropical hardwood tree. Planks are long, flat pieces of wood, and forests are large areas of land covered with trees. A GROVE is a small group of trees, and TIMBER is wood that has been cut for use as building material. Chips are small pieces of wood, and a COPSE is a small group of trees.