Across
- 4. machine that cuts or grinds wood into small chips, often used to process branches, limbs, or logging waste.
- 6. route, a path or network used by traders to move goods from one location to another, historically by land or water.
- 10. wood primarily harvested to make paper products. It's often made from smaller, lower-quality trees.
- 12. post, a place where goods were exchanged, often located in remote or frontier areas and central to early commerce, especially between Indigenous peoples and settlers.
- 13. jack, a tool used to lift one end of a log off the ground to make cutting easier and safer; also refers to some heavy equipment used in logging.
- 14. wood from coniferous trees (like pine or spruce). It's generally lighter and used in construction and paper products.
Down
- 1. the part of a tree that anchors it into the ground and absorbs water and nutrients; in forestry, roots can also impact soil and terrain stability.
- 2. value, the current price a good, product, or asset would sell for on the open market.
- 3. people or businesses involved in buying and selling goods, often in trade networks or marketplaces.
- 5. wood that comes from deciduous trees (trees that shed their leaves), such as oak or maple. It's typically denser and used in furniture or flooring.
- 7. capacity, the maximum weight a vehicle, machine, or structure can safely carry or support — crucial in logging and transportation.
- 8. engineered wood made from thin layers (plies) of wood veneer glued together. It’s strong and used in construction and furniture.
- 9. rails, long bars of steel that form the track on which trains run, designed to support heavy loads and provide a smooth rolling surface.
- 10. animal skins that still have the fur on them, often traded for goods in historical fur trade economies.
- 11. ties, also sleepers, these are rectangular supports (usually wood or concrete) that hold the rails in place and maintain the correct spacing.