Where is timber produced?

Timber is produced in forests where trees are grown and harvested specifically for the purpose of providing wood for construction, furniture, and other uses. Here are some of the major timber-producing regions around the world:

1. North America:

- United States: Pacific Northwest (Douglas fir, Western hemlock),

Southeast (Southern Yellow Pine), and Northeast (Maple, Birch).

- Canada: British Columbia (Western red cedar, Hemlock), Quebec

(Spruce, Balsam fir), and Ontario (Eastern White Pine).

2. Europe:

- Scandinavia (Sweden, Finland, Norway): Spruce, Scots pine, and

Birch.

- Russia: Siberian taiga (Spruce, Larch, Pine).

- Germany: Black forest (Spruce, Fir).

3. South America:

- Brazil: Amazon Rainforest (Mahogany, Ipe, Brazilian Walnut).

- Chile: South-central region (Radiata pine)

4. Southeast Asia:

- Indonesia: Borneo and Sumatra (Teak, Meranti, Ramin).

- Malaysia: Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak (Meranti, Kapur).

5. Africa:

- West Africa: Countries like Ghana, Cote d'lvoire, Nigeria

(Mahogany, Teak, Iroko).

- Central Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon

(Bubinga, Ebony, Sapele).

6. Oceania:

- Australia: East coast (Eucalyptus, Pine, cypress).

- New Zealand: North Island (Radiata pine)