Handling of Irish timber.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to acquaint foresters with what happens to the portion of a tree which is suitable for constructional timber, after it has been felled and delivered to the sawmill. It is possible, that his interest in live-wood, its care and cultivation, may obscure his interest in dead-wood, and the various factors which influence its conversion into a form of timber which is suitable for use in the building trade. In considering this, no attempt will be made to investigate the various other processes to which the timber is subjected, such as pulping, chipping, roasting, etc., to produce various forms of manufactured commodities.