# 151 - Plantation vs Natural Forests

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Podcast: [Shannon's Lumber Industry Update](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shannon-s-lumber-industry-update-749123)
Published: 2025-07-16T13:15:07+00:00
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## Resource

Let's define plantations and natural forests and talk about what we can expects from the lumber coming from plantations. Also how plantations can evolve into natural forests. Ultimately why do we need plantations and why do we need natural forests. Also answer some questions about air drying and dealing with bugs as well as drying large timbers.

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