U.S.
softwood lumber production is on the rise, with more Canadian - owned sawmills located in the U.S. than in Canada due to lower labour costs, higher timber availability, and higher demand.
Blue gum and red gum Scientific Name: Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus camaldulensis respectivley Origin: Australia Eucalyptus was introduced to the park islands as early as the 1880s
for lumber production, wind breaks, fuel, and for ornamental reasons.
«(Atlantic Canada's softwood
lumber production) still represents a fairly small volume for the United States and so for them it is not imperative to get to it right away,» he said.
Washington is known for
its lumber production, as well as its strong manufacturing industry, particularly in the creation of defense, aircraft, missiles and ships.