However the main use of the wood is for timber.
In the past, many forests were either cut down for timber or left alone.
The hard wood of many species is a source for timber around the world.
They gave chase, but the boy ran for high timber and got away.
Builders of anything would have to go miles for timber.
Before 1924 large sections of the forest were cut for timber.
Without their work, the land could have been sold for timber, but now it has a better chance of being preserved.
As in the past, much of the forest area here is still exploited for timber.
Local governments, too, are taking advantage of the current high prices being paid for timber.
Nor can the property be developed for mining or timber.