This document discusses the process of obtaining wood from trees. It describes the 7 main steps: 1) fell the tree, 2) prune branches, 3) transport logs, 4) remove bark, 5) cut into boards, 6) wash and dry boards, 7) plane boards. It also covers the classification of wood into hardwoods from deciduous trees and softwoods from coniferous trees, as well as by-products made from wood such as prefabricated woods and cellulosic materials.