What this topic covers
Different types of forest industries (sawmills, plywood mills, chipboard mills), their locations, and sources of raw materials. Contribution of forest industries to the economy (timber processing, product range, marketing, employment, export earnings). Processes involved in timber processing and products obtained (sawn boards, veneer, plywood). Sawmilling equipment used in processing timber (bandmill, slice veneer equipment, rotary veneer equipment). Career and training opportunities in forestry and related careers (carpentry, furniture, wood carving, wood marketing, export).
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