Wood

Wood comes in the forms of trees first, once processed, it then becomes lumber. Trees are cylindrical, having rings that show the age of the tree, and are covered by bark. Other parts of the tree include knots and grooves that make interesting patterns that show more once wood becomes lumber.

Most wood is cool, but some wood can be warmer based on its geographical region. Wood is naturally flammable, in all forms including trees, logs, and lumber. Processed wood is takes a little more time to catch fire, but is flammable nonetheless.

Wood is used in multiple ways. It is used to make fire, houses and structures, weapons, containers, toys, and more.

Wood is found all over. Different trees produce different strengths and styles of wood. There is no shortage.

Wood has always been used throughout the ages, in every part of the world. Not once has wood not been used in the construction of something.

Wood is generally used as fuel and for building.

Before wood reaches its full crafting potential, it must be processed by a mill, turning it into lumber. Lumber is where wood is best used, as it functions all over.

Wood can be used as is, like chopping down a tree and using branches for starting a fire, but it is also used in manufacturing of other products.

Once processed and turned into lumber, it can be used in multiple ways. Lumber can be used to make furniture, toys, containers, structures, weapons, tools, and more.

Processed wood usually creates byproducts like sawdust, wood chips, and mulch.

Wood can splinter while being processed, which can be dangerous to those not wearing protection. Wood in its raw state is also hazardous when mishandled, like falling trees.

Wood is completely recyclable.

Wood goes through many stages. Chopping down trees is part one, where a number of people earn money simply for cutting down the trees. When taken to a mill, wood is then turned into lumber, which is part two. Once wood is processed, it can then be distributed to manufacturers to be turned into various products, which is part 3.

Aside from being natural, wood can be stored in sheds, storage containers, or even warehouses. Transporting wood however takes special train cars that haul the raw material away to where it is needed. These same train cars also take processed wood to manufacturing destinations.

While there might not be a shortage of trees in the world, there are some rules about how much deforestation can occur. If the cutting down of trees would harm animal life, then it is prohibited. People usually only cut down what they need, but still require approval before chopping down an entire forest.