trees and other plants help recycle absorbing nutrients through their roots use carbon dioxide and...
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Forests & Wood Products
Trees and other plants help recycle
absorbing nutrients through their roots
use carbon dioxide and give off fresh oxygen for animals to use
Benefits of Forests
Trees help cool the environment
Tree & plant rootsControl erosion
ForestsProvide home for wildlife
Benefits of Forests
Native areas where trees grow voluntarily.
Examples: standing timber on farm ground, state park areas, wildlife refuge areas, conservation reserve areas.
Types of Forests
CommercialPlaces were trees are grown, harvested, and sold specifically to make wood products.
Examples: Christmas tree farms, tree nurseries, forests owned by a lumber mill
Types of Forests
UrbanAreas in cities or towns where trees are planted and cared for.
Example: beautification areas, trees used or landscaping in a park.
Types of Forests
SoapsPaper dyesPrinting inkWaxesChewing gum
FireworksSugar & syrup
CrayonsVarnishesShoe Polish
Products from Sap of Trees
CorkTanninDyeDrugs & oils
Products from Bark of Trees
CarpetingCellophaneRayon fabric
Suntan lotion
Shatterproof glass
Toilet paper
Books
Products from Cellulose of Trees
SpoolsPencilsChairsDesksBoards
RulersTablesLaddersToothpicksFirewood
Products directly from wood
4’ high4’ wide8’ long
Cord
A Cord of Wood Yields….7,500,000 toothpicks945 one-pound books61,370 business-size envelopes460,000 personal checks1,200 copies of National Geographic
magazine30 rocking chairs2,700 copies of the average (35 pg) daily
newspapers12 dining room tables that seat eight people
HardwoodsWhite AshBalsaChestnutHickoryMahoganyMapleBlack walnut
SoftwoodsDouglas FirLarchPineEuropean RedwoodYewYellow Cedar
Specific Tree Uses Pecan- Bent wood parts
Ash- Baseball bats, tool
handles White oak- Furniture, cabinets,
tight cooperage, flooring
Basswood- Fruit baskets
Maple- Gym floors, bowling
pins, furniture Birch- Veneer
Sycamore- Butcher blocks
Cherry- Furniture
Specific Tree Uses Sweet Bay- Venetian blinds
Cypress- Water tanks, boat
docks, oars Dogwood- Looms
Black Walnut- Gun stocks,
furniture
Holly- Cabinets
Hickory- Agricultural
implements, tool handles
Sweetgum Veneer