At the turn of the century, when America s cities and towns were being built, the supply of timber seemed endless. Today, by aggressively managing our forests we actually have more wood overall in our forests than in the 1950 s. But, if we re to continue to satisfy the growing need for wood products, yet answer growing environmental concerns, we have to continue to make the very best use of our natural resources. Optimization means getting the most value from each log that enters a G-P mill. Value for you, our customer, and value because we use fewer logs.
Optimization means getting the most value from each log that enters a G-P mill.
Value for you, our customer, and value because we use fewer logs. At Georgia-Pacific we use technical advancements and computerized systems to get more board feet of lumber from each tree we harvest. The process involves scanning each log with a photo-electric eye to determine exactly what products to make. This equipment enables us to produce a maximum volume of lumber products at optimum length. The savings created by these efficiencies are passed on to our customers, who get the best possible product at the most competitive price.