Wood is one of the most widely-used building materials and the main source of paper in the world.
Wood is unique among all building materials.
For its weight, it is one of the strongest natural building materials. It takes little energy to produce it compared to steel and aluminum. As long as forests are properly managed, new trees will grow to replace those cut to meet our wood needs. The forest products industry is sometimes criticized for cutting trees. The industry would not exist if we, as consumers, did not demand wood in our daily lives.