👉 Early wood in forestry refers to the first timber or rough logs that are harvested from a forest. These logs are usually smaller and lighter than the mature trees, which are typically larger and heavier. The term "early wood" is used to describe the earliest stage of the process where raw material is collected and processed into logs for use in manufacturing. Early wood can be found in many different types of forests, including pine, spruce, fir, and hardwoods like oak or maple. The size of