sawtimber

[ saw-tim-ber ]

noun

1. trees suitable for sawing saw into planks, boards, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sawtimber¹

First recorded in 1930–35; saw ¹ + timber

Example Sentences

“Since 2000, the Black Hills National Forest has experienced several disturbances that have reduced standing live sawtimber volume which will affect future harvest levels,” the report states.

From Washington Times

The report said the current volume of standing live sawtimber does not support a sustainable timber program at recent rates of harvest, under a wide range of scenarios considering growth and mortality rates.

From Washington Times

Timber prices have generally remained steady since 2018, though pine sawtimber is slightly down, he said.

From Washington Times

A lack of access roads causes as much sawtimber to be lost to storms and insect infestation as is harvested from national forests.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nixon ordered the Interior and Agriculture departments to step up the sale of lumber from publicly owned forests, which contain more than half of the nation's sawtimber supply.

From Time Magazine Archive