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Timber, as defined in Collins dictionary, is wood that is used for building houses and making furniture. <\/em>Ships showcase the largest timbers that are used as planks, boards or beams.<\/p>\n

Harvesting Timber <\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have an idea how timber is harvested and eventually processed? There are two ways to harvest timber. First, through the commercial clear cutting approach. Of the two approaches, this is the one that runs after economic gain. Here, the trees are cut down to a stump in heavily forested areas. Of course, this is not a sustainable kind of forestry.<\/p>\n

In the silviculture approach, trees are grown specifically to be harvested. This is a sustainable approach compared to the previous one. A method used under this approach is shelterwood cutting. Here, the trees are just partially cut in a gradual manner. As the last trees are hewn down, the trees would have already grown again, so forth, and so on. This is a process that can last for as long as 20 years.<\/p>\n

As the trees are cut down, the limbs or branches are removed and then moved from the forest to the sawmill. The routes used in doing this have to be carefully planned so that there would be minimal damage to the logs.<\/p>\n

Processing Timber <\/strong><\/p>\n

As for the processing, this really depends on the eventual use of the timber. The debarked ones can be sent to the chipper where they will eventually become paper. The higher grade logs don\u2019t go to the chipper but taken to the sawmill.<\/p>\n

These can then be processed as plants, boards or beams. The main mill saw or what\u2019s referred to as the head rig separates the logs to different sections. Sapwood and timber with fewer knots normally become boards or planks while heartwood is created to beams and heavy planks.<\/p>\n

Once the head rig is done, every piece of wood is then edged and removed. A trimmer will be used to square off the edges. These are then sorted and stacked, eventually dried.<\/p>\n

Uses and Benefits of Timber <\/strong><\/p>\n

Timber uses include fuel for homes, tools, homes, and furniture. It is versatile that it can also be used in log cabins, artificial limbs, decks, balconies, terraces, cladding, sculptures, carvings, flooring, fencing, paints, perfumes, varnish, scaffolding, shingles, windows, and even musical instruments.<\/p>\n

Timber also comes with many benefits including \u2013<\/p>\n