A timber log is essentially the cylindrical trunk of a tree that has been cut down for use as lumber or other wood products.
In more detail:
- A timber log is the main cylindrical body of a felled tree after the branches and bark have been removed (though sometimes bark remains).
- It is a primary raw material used in the production of lumber, plywood, veneer, pulpwood, and other wood-based products.
- The quality and characteristics of a timber log are determined by factors such as the tree species, age, size, and presence of defects.
- Logs are typically measured in terms of their length and diameter.
- Logs are transported from the forest to sawmills or other processing facilities where they are converted into useful wood products.
Therefore, a timber log is a fundamental unit of raw material in the forestry and wood products industry.
