Chemical 'cooking' of wood chips yields cellulose pulp for gun cotton. Nitro-cellulose also made from wood pulp is the main constituent of modern high propellant explosives. Glycerol obtained from wood is a source of nitroglycerin.
Clear cutting system with natural regeneration in the maritime pine forests of the Landes. On right, naturally regenerated crop 6 years old; on left, mature crop being tapped fro resin; fire-line in centre
Commission log landing, Murrindindi River Toolangi District. Showing low saw on travelling truck for cutting 20ft. 7 ft. 6ft. Ash logs. (Fire killed timber and pulpwood extraction road below land. leading right