Forest Industry, industry that supplies wood, paper, chemicals, energy, and other products from trees. The forest industry includes the lumber industry, which encompasses the various businesses that convert trees, or timber, into lumber products.
People use products of the forest industry in numerous aspects of their lives. Lumber and plywood are used to construct many homes and business facilities, which are furnished with tables, chairs, desks, and other furniture made from wood. Paper is used for newspapers, magazines, and books. Wood utility poles often support the wires that deliver electric and telephone service.
Commerce is dependent on wood containers and pallets, as well as paperboard packaging. The chemical industry uses wood as a base product for making turpentine, rayon, food flavorings, and cellophane tape. In many countries, people depend on wood for heating and cooking fuel.
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