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timber

[tim-ber] / ˈtɪm bər /


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The budget would shift the agency’s focus toward domestic timber production and wildfire risk mitigation and response, and away from more recent turns toward conservation and recreation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

These included opting for new fitted booth seating and "reeded timber panelling" instead of more basic options.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There are reports that suggest some regions in India are witnessing a spike in timber sales, while others see increased sales of cow dung cakes - both biomass fuels.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The timber and wood products play is having a pedestrian 2026 so far, with a return of 2%.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Well, an example would be: a big American timber company logs a huge forest in Africa.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall