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Special Forest Products Definitions


ProductDefinitions and Examples
Christmas TreesVariety of conifer species.
Special Wood Product - Non ConvertibleSpecial Wood Products that do not fix an existing category.
Bee TreesTrees with wild bees.
Transplants (Wildlings)Young wild or natural seedling use in landscaping.
Limbs and BoughsThe limbs and boughs of trees used in making decorations.
FoliageThe foliage of a variety of shrubs used in making decorations.
NeedlesNeedles of conifers used in making decorations and baskets.
BarkBark from a variety of trees and shrubs used in landscaping and making decorations.
Cones, GreenCones used for seed and in making decorations.
Cones, DryCones used landscaping and in making decorations.
SeedSeed of any plant or shrub specie that is used for sowing or seeding to grow new plants.
Nuts and SeedNuts and seed used for food.
Fruits and BerriesFruits and berries used for food.
Tree SapTree Sap use for Maple syrup and others used for pitch and tar.
RootsRoots use for pitch and tar, also roots use in the creation of novelty items.
BulbsBulbs of plants used for transplanting.
MushroomsA variety of mushroom species used for food.
FungiA variety of fungi used for decorations.
MossesA variety of fungi used for decorations.
HerbsA variety of herbs used for medicinal purpose.
FernsA variety of ferns used for decorations.
WildflowersA variety of wildflowers used for decorations.
GrassA variety of grasses used for decorations.
Aquatic PlantsA variety of aquatic plants used for landscaping.
Mistletoe / SPMSA used for decorations.
CactiA variety of cacti used for landscaping and decorations.
Green Biomass NCVGreen Biomass (wood fiber) - Non-convertible to MBF or CCF used as fuel.
Other PlantsUsually plants that do not fit any other category.