It is said that "carpentarius," or carriage maker, comes from the term carpentry.  Today we use the word "carpentry" when referring to the worker "carpenter," combined with the suffix "ería," which indicates the place or workshop where the trade is carried out.  
   Carpentry did not originate in just one place. The oldest records date back to 2500 B.C. in Egypt. Other studies suggest that it is an even older art, over 6,000 years old.  

   It is a multidisciplinary trade. Among its many specialties, we find crafts, constructions, and even carpentry with materials other than wood.  
   Not all types of wood serve the same purpose, but all can be put to exceptional use. Therefore, the carpenter must know how to work with different varieties and understand them. Some are easier to work with, others offer aesthetic advantages, and others have greater strength.  
   Among the most commonly used by wood artists are Cedar, Oak, Ebony, Pine, Beech, Walnut, Carob, and Pinotea.  
   Wood was the basic material used in the construction of ship hulls and rigging until the first third of the 19th century. When iron and steel began to be used in the form of plates and cast pieces, wood was gradually replaced.  
    Nowadays, power tools have taken the place of manual tools in many of the toughest tasks, such as circular saws and drills.  
   However, no carpenter will part with their hand tools, which remain neatly arranged and oiled, waiting for a delicate task.  

   Many countries have experienced severe deforestation driven by economic models and land speculation policies, which have transformed forests into agricultural crops and livestock pastures.  
   Additionally, the interest of multinational companies in mineral resources, the construction of dams that flood large jungle areas, or the growth of cities and transportation routes are other factors that also contribute to the loss of forest cover.