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Generate Wood Products

From firewood to high-quality veneer

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Firewood, fence posts, sawlogs, and veneer logs are examples of wood products that can come from woodlots of any size, including your backyard woods.

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Here’s what’s inside:

  • Firewood – tips for harvesting wood for firewood
  • Fence posts – selection good wood for fence posts
  • Sawlogs – converting tree trunks to usable boards
  • Veneer – working with a professional 
  • Other wood products – more unique or niche markets to consider
  • Marketing products from your woods – ensuring you get the most for your timber products
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Download Bulletin #12: Generate Wood Products to learn how to focus on quality species for firewood and fence posts, use proper milling for sawlogs, and explore niche markets. Building local networks and an online presence will maximize your timber's value.

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