When logging there are two different classifications of wood, hardwoods and softwoods. Hardwoods aren't necessarily softer but are mostly evergreens with broader leaves and have complex structures. Softwoods are also 80% of the world's timber production.
Most of the logging comes from outside the country and 14% of it is likely to be from within it. Usually we get it from the South Island in Hinewa forest. After it's been processed a majority of the logs are sent to Asia.
The logs are then taken to a sawmill which is a very old facility that cuts logs into timber. Sawmills are old fashioned but they're efficient and can easily cut through the huge logs.
Once manufactured the wood is usually made into floorboards, paper and fences but most of it ends up as planks used in houses or other buildings.
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