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Selects: Timber! How Timber Works

Stuff You Should Know

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The Transformative Journey of Timber

This chapter explores the unique process of debarking logs, comparing it to a nightclub experience, while also discussing the practical uses of bark as mulch and fuel. Additionally, it examines the value of heartwood over sapwood in construction and highlights the lucrative practice of recovering ancient cypress logs for premium flooring.

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