Forestry and Wood Products in Georgia

What is one important job of the Georgia Forestry Commission?

• To build new roads.

• To protect and serve Georgia's forests.

• To teach people how to fish.

• To make paper.

Which of these is NOT a productive resource for the forestry industry?

• Natural resources like land and trees.

• Human labor, like foresters and loggers.

• Capital goods, like sawmills and paper mills.

• Magical spells.

Where do most of the wood and wood products in Georgia come from?

• State-owned parks.

• National forests.

• Privately owned forests.

• Other countries.

What is the main difference between timber and lumber?

• Timber is wood used for paper, and lumber is wood used for houses.

• Timber is logs from trees, and lumber is wood cut into boards.

• Timber is a type of tree, and lumber is a type of forest.

• Timber is old wood, and lumber is new wood.

Why do people plant new trees after cutting down old ones?

• To make sure animals have homes.

• To keep the forests beautiful.

• To have wood for products in the future.

• To help clean the air.