How is timber milled?

Depends on who is doing it. A simple sawmill will have a large circular saw, and logs will be fed through it. The log is first squared, then sliced into planks of whatever size is desired. Often, that is as far as it goes. read more

At the Mill: Processing Timber - Processing timber occurs at the mill, and the first step usually is separating the bark from the trunk. Learn the other steps in processing timber. read more

Timber is first selected from a wood lot or forest. The timber cruiser, forestry agent, or buyer will select the species of tree (yellow pine, oak, spruce, etc.), and mark trees which are suitable for saw logs. read more