Types of Forest Goods Quiz

Global Forest Goods

• Forest goods are materials derived from forestry for direct consumption or commercial use, such as lumber, paper, or fodder for livestock.
• Wood is the dominant product of forests, used for various purposes, including:
  • Wood fuel (e.g., firewood, charcoal)
  • Finished structural materials for construction
  • Raw material for paper production (wood pulp)

Non-Timber Forest Goods (NTFPs)

• NTFPs are all other non-wood goods derived from forest resources, comprising a broad variety of goods.
• They have fewer negative effects on forest ecosystems and provide income sources for local communities.

Global Forest Management

• Approximately 1.15 billion ha of forest is managed primarily for wood and non-wood forest goods production.
• An additional 749 million ha is designated for multiple use, including production.

Major Forest Goods Producers

• Top producers of various forest goods:
  • Wood fuel: India, China, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Congo
  • Industrial round wood: USA, Russia, China, Brazil, and Canada
  • Wood charcoal: Brazil, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Congo
  • Wood pellets and other agglomerates/composites: Austria, Estonia, Poland, France, and Sweden
  • Sawn wood: China, USA, Russia, Canada, and Germany
  • Veneer sheet: Viet Nam, Russia, Canada, China, and Gabon
  • Wood-based panels: China, USA, Germany, India, and Poland
  • Pulp for paper: Russia, Indonesia, Japan, China, and Canada
  • Recovered paper: UK, France, Germany, India, and China
  • Paper and paperboard: China, USA, Germany, India, and South Korea

Major Forest Goods Consumers

• Top consumers of various forest goods:
  • Wood fuel: Nigeria, USA, India, China, and Brazil
  • Industrial round wood: USA, China, Russia, Brazil, and Canada
  • Wood charcoal: India, Congo, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Nigeria
  • Wood pellets and other agglomerates/composites: UK, Germany, South Korea, Brazil, and Netherlands
  • Sawn wood: Canada, Japan, China, USA, and Germany
  • Wood-based panels: India, Germany, Russia, Poland, and China
  • Pulp for paper: Japan, Sweden, India, USA, and China
  • Recovered paper: India, South Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, and China
  • Paper and paperboard: Japan, Germany, India, South Korea, and Italy

Major Forest Goods Exporters

• Top exporters of various forest goods:
  • Wood fuel: South Africa, Lithuania, Netherlands, and Spain
  • Industrial round wood: Canada, Australia, Poland, and Norway
  • Wood charcoal: Belgium, Philippines, Paraguay, Cuba, and India
  • Wood pellets and other agglomerates/composites: USA, Viet Nam, Canada, Russia, and Latvia
  • Sawn wood: Austria, USA, Russia, Canada, and Sweden
  • Veneer sheet: Viet Nam, Russia, Canada, China, and Gabon
  • Wood-based panels: Turkey, Belgium, Romania, France, and Austria
  • Pulp for paper: Russia, Uruguay, Sweden, Finland, and Chile
  • Recovered paper: Belgium, Canada, Italy, Germany, and Netherlands
  • Paper and paperboard: Italy, France, Belgium, Russia, and Austria

Importance of Global Forest Goods

• Forests provide food and shelter for humans and other species.
• Forests have played a crucial role in human survival since the birth of humankind.

Test your knowledge on goods derived from forestry that can be consumed or possessed by a single user or multiple users. Explore the production, consumption, export, and import of forest goods including lumber, paper, and fodder for livestock.