Book Description

Guide to woodlot owners on how to market their timber. The guide describes the timber regions in Alberta, and how important management planning is to the woodlot. It then describes native trees and suggests how each owner can evaluate their timber resources. It examines products manufactured from Alberta trees and their relative values, timber requirements, and specifications. It also discusses how earnings can be increased from timber and what marketing processes should be followed. Tools for assessing and marketing timber are given, along with directions to information sources. A glossary of forestry terms is included.