timber

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It flew in its Wagner mercenaries to support his forces and used his territory as its logistical access point to half-a-dozen sub-Saharan countries where it scooped up valuable reserves of gold, diamond and timber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In the case of the northern spotted owl, exemptions were initially granted for timber sales in Oregon but later withdrawn due to legal challenges and procedural violations.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

He sat exhausted up in the dark belfry with his legs dangling over the stout timber bell axle.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques