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'''Lumber''' or '''timber''' is a type of [[wood]] that has been processed into beams and planks, a stage in the process of [[wood production]]. Lumber is mainly used for structural purposes but has many other uses as well.

== Production ==
Lumber is cut from [[tree]]s that are harvested from a [[forest]]. The process of turning trees into lumber is known as [[logging]]. After the trees are cut down, they are transported to a [[sawmill]] where they are cut into various sizes and shapes. This process is known as [[sawing]].

== Types ==
There are two main types of lumber: [[hardwood]] and [[softwood]]. Hardwood comes from deciduous trees, which lose their leaves annually, while softwood comes from coniferous trees, which remain evergreen. Hardwoods are generally more durable and more expensive than softwoods.

== Uses ==
Lumber is used in a variety of applications, including [[construction]], [[furniture]] making, and [[paper]] production. In construction, it is used in the framing of houses and buildings. In furniture making, it is used to create everything from tables and chairs to cabinets and bookshelves. In paper production, it is used to make [[pulp]], which is then turned into paper.

== Environmental Impact ==
The production of lumber has a significant [[environmental impact]]. Deforestation, the process of clearing forests by cutting or burning trees, contributes to global [[climate change]], loss of [[biodiversity]], and soil erosion. Sustainable forestry practices are essential to mitigate these impacts.

== See Also ==
* [[Forestry]]
* [[Woodworking]]
* [[Carpentry]]

[[Category:Wood]]
[[Category:Materials]]
[[Category:Forestry]]
[[Category:Construction materials]]

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