Growth Abnormalities and Utilization in Forest Trees

Abstract

When it comes to benefiting from forest products and services, wood production, ecological and protection functions of the forest, and recreational functions come to mind in the traditional forestry approach. Wood production is carried out by taking into account the sustainability of forests and silvicultural needs and using ecosystem-based functional forest management plans. Produced goods are mainly classified as timber, paper, industry, firewood, poles and rods. These goods are offered to the market by being put up for sale, mostly in the form of round wood. It is aimed to obtain quality logs in production forests. Interventions are made for this purpose in forest maintenance carried out until the end of the rotation period. Abnormal formations and growth forms outside this purpose are eliminated. Therefore, abnormal growths and some formations, which are common in forests and occur on trees for various reasons, cannot reach the industry in their natural forms. However, today, many furniture and decorative items with high economic value, which are sought in the furniture industry and are located in homes and workplaces with aesthetic designs, can be obtained from trees that show abnormal growth. The aim of this study is to reveal the contribution to the economy and to raise awareness by evaluating the different formations that are often considered as industry, paper and fuel or left as production residues in the field. In the study carried out for this purpose, trees showing abnormal growth within the boundaries of Bursa Regional Directorate of Forestry formed the material of the study. Trees showing growth anomalies in the study areas taken were sampled on the basis of species. In addition, the of woods offered for sale in Bursa and İnegöl Forestry Management Directorates are sampled. The design products produced as a result of the processing of massive wood were investigated and the cost and sales averages were compared. In addition, the situation of the sector was evaluated with the survey studies conducted with such massive woodworking enterprises.