timber

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As it was a timber LLC based on large quantities of land, it had previously been agreed that if you exited, you would receive pennies on the dollar per acre.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

California’s 14 demonstration forests are required to produce and sell timber to show — or “demonstrate” — sustainable practices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

They also said Forestry England managed the nation's forests, following "world-class, independently certified, sustainable forest and land management standards" to ensure they thrive and provide vital sustainably produced timber.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Using modern materials and technologies, including laser-cut timber and acrylic, programmable LED lighting, and electronic control systems, they adapted Hamilton's clockwork-based design for today's audience.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Here the master carpenter supervised the cutting of timber for the construction of scaffolding, workshops, and machines.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay