Author Question: Explain why gross weight is probably a better measure for pulpwood than the cord. What will be an ... (Read 29 times)

londonang · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Explain why gross weight is probably a better measure for pulpwood than the cord.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

We are getting more forest products from less forest and no more cut trees than we did in 1900. How is this possible?

What will be an ideal response?

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

It is easier and quicker to weigh a load of wood than to measure its volume in cords. Paying by weight encourages
the producer to deliver freshly cut wood because it is heavier than aged wood, and fresh wood is easier for the
buyer to chip and process

Answer to Question 2

We produce the same number of trees on fewer acres because of better forest management techniques and more
productive varieties. We produce more products from the same number of trees by more efficient use of the parts
of the tree.