What is value added manufacturing?

There are many definitions. One often used is: any use of the forest harvest that generates more economic value other than lumber production. Often referred to as secondary wood manufacturing, it is essentially the process that leads to a higher valued product.

Types of Wood

	Balsam Fir		Yellow Birch
	Black Spruce		White Birch
	Eastern Larch (Juniper)
Products
	Edge Glued Panels		Log Homes
	Furniture/Garden Furniture		Mouldings
	Hardwood Flooring		Siding/Paneling
	Kitchen Cabinets/Doors		Specialized Millwork