Tag: Timber Harvesting

Follow the journey as a group of trees from a Rayonier forest become 2x4 and 2x6 boards at a West Fraser sawmill. Lumber is primarily used to build new houses and in repair and remodeling projects.

What is Thinning Trees, and Why Do Foresters Do It?

Thinning trees is a common practice in forest management that removes full rows of trees. We take you into the forest to show you how, much like weeding a garden, this operation has important benefits for our crop trees.

Where Do Utility Poles Come From?

Utility poles are so tall, straight and sturdy, it takes a special tree to make them. You can’t simply grow an entire forest of poles: you have to find the top candidates. Our foresters explain how they locate, measure and prepare these valuable trees.

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