The Timber Industry (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards

Wood collected to meet today's needs without harming future forests

Encourages responsible forest management in North America

Sets rules for proper forest care worldwide

Forests with one tree type; lowers biodiversity, vulnerable to pests

Freshly cut timber that is still wet

Drying timber to make it more useful and strong

Cutting down trees to get timber

Protects ecosystems, supports biodiversity, fights climate change

Harm biodiversity, more open to pests, species loss

Reduces moisture, prevents warping/decay, makes wood easier to work

Timber dries outside, takes longer, costs less, lowers fungi risk

Timber dries fast in controlled settings, boosts durability

Economically makes wide planks for general purposes

Produces stable, high-quality planks for furniture & decoration

Generates attractive grain patterns for decorative planks