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Technological flexibility in the North American forest sector is exemplified by significant changes during recent decades. Significant changes include intensified timber management and improved timber growth (particularly for softwood timber), development of modern mechanized timber harvesting systems, improved sawmill technology, changes in wood panel technology, changes in construction engineering and materials, and adjustments in papermaking and recycling. All these changes may be explained as behavioral responses to unique market opportunities or economic constraints. Cumulative effects of these changes include significant adjustments in patterns of wood use and timber markets and greater ability to sustain biological and economic growth in the forest sector.
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Ince, P.J. (1999). Technological Flexibility in the North American Forest Sector. In: Palo, M., Uusivuori, J. (eds) World Forests, Society and Environment. World Forests, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4746-0_31
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