KALINGA STATE UNIVERSITY

Rizal Campus
Bulbul, Rizal, Kalinga
College of Agroforestry and Environmental Science

MODULE 1

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PROPERTIES AND
UTILIZATION OF FOREST
PRODUCTS
Second Semester 2021-2022

By

MARSKY, A. UBEÑA
Faculty Member, College of Agroforestry and Environmental Science
 PROPERTIES AND UTILIZATION OF FOREST PRODUCTS
Introduction
As Agroforestry student, a need to familiarize on the multiple resources that could be derived
from the forest, the processes involved in the conversion of such resources in usable form
indispensable. It is expected that they will appreciate this survey of both major and minor forest
products.
Objectives
1. Articulate the significance of forest production to the national economy
2. Learn the process involve in the conversion of forest products into usable form
3. Know the value of protecting the forest cover of the country and its impact
4. Identify some forest plants with medicinal/ food value to man
Directions/Module Organizer
This Module contains 4 modules
Module 1 defines a forest product, distribution and functions of the forest and data on forest
production/ utilization and its contribution to the national economy
Module 2 consist of the physical properties of wood, wood seasoning, lumber manufacture,
measurements and grading.
Module 3 presents the different processes of converting log into veneer/plywood, particle
borad, fibreboard, pulp and paper and furniture manufacture
Module 4 shows the processing of non-timber forest products such as rattan and bamboo and
listing of miscellaneous non-timber forest products.

Activities such as (Quiz, Assignments, Exams) will be given on the module time Frame. If
there are any problems on any part of this module, the student may refer it to the faculty in charge or
message him through CP # 09169375093, fb Marsky Ubina, email: marskyubena12@yahoo.com.
 Module 1

FOREST PRODUCT UTILIZATION

Mechanical properties of wood; statistical data on forest cover; production and utilization of
forest resources; processing of timber products and utilization of non-wood products.

PROPERTIES AND UTILIZATION OF FOREST PRODUCTS

FOREST PRODUCTS- Anything taken from the forest that are value to man-include timber,
pulpwood, firewood, bark, tree top, resin, gum, honey, beewax, nipa, rattan,oil or other forest growth
such as grass flowering plants, the associated water, fish, game scenic, historical, recreational and
geologic resources in forest lands.

Classification of FOREST Products

1. Minor Forest Products- These product are of secondary importance to man which
includes rattan, bamboo etc.
2. Principal Forest products- These products includes logs, timber- products that are of main
value to man.

Functions of Forest

1. Productive- because it is the source of resources for resource generation

2. Protective-because it controls soil erosion, control air temperature, excessive surface
runoff, etc.
3. Amenity/Aesthetic- the scenic beauty of a good forest come park rides (amusement parks)
in measurable function.

Forest products Statistics

Six (6) Forest Types in the Philippines

1. Mangrove Forest
2. Beach Forest
3. Molave Forest
4. Dipterocarp Forest
 5. Pine Forest
6. Mossy Forest

Forest Cover by major Island group (as of 2018, FMB report)

Luzon- 3,963,117 hectares

Visayas- 795,238 hectares

Mindanao- 2,255,799 hectares

Rank in terms of Forest Cover

Top Regions- Region 2 (1.05 M hectares)
Mimaropa (0.95 M hectares)
CAR (0.81M hectares)
Total Land Area of the Philippines 30M hectares
14.2 M hectares (47.3%)- classified as alienable and disposable land
15.8 M hectares (52.7%) classified as forest land

There are18 major watersheds and 143 priorit critical watersheds supporting national
irrigation systems.
The Top 5 priority watersheds by area are the following:
1. Agno watershed found in Benguet and Pangasinan (575,200 hectares)
2. Magat River Watershed found in Nueva Viscaya , Isabela and Ifugao (440,684 hectares)
3. Chico River Watershed found in Mt. Province, Ifugao, Kalinga and Apayao(404,685 hectares)
4. Abulog River Watershed found in Apayao and Cagayan (207,700 hectares)
5. Laoag-Magalis-Papa-cura River Watershed found in Ohocoa Norte (146,470 hectares)
Statistics of the Number of wood processing plants (2018, FMB report)
128 mini-sawmills
15 regular sawmills
49 veneer plants and 20 plywood plants
2 blockboard plants and L. Fiberboard plant
19 ritegrated plants
Total log production -733,474 cu.m.
Total lumber production -359,546 cu.m.
Total veneer production -42,012 cu.m.
Total plywood production - 175,103 cu.m

Non-Timber forest Products

Almaciga resin -204.650 kg
Anahaw leaves and poles -178,843 pieces
Bamboo poles -988,148 pieces
 Nipa Shringles - 1,767,680 lineal meters

Top export Products valued at US$ 1.74 B (FMB)

70.1 %- other wood based manufactured articles- Japan , USA, and France (trading
partners).
6.6% -paper and articles of paper and paper board- USA, Indonesia and Japan
6.4% -pulp and waste paper- UK, Netherlands and Japan.
5.4%- Lumber Japan, China and Dominican Republic
4.7% - Forest-based Furniture-USA, Japan and United Arab Emirates

Name:_____________________________ Score:____________________
Course &Year/Section:_______________ School
Year/Semester:___________

Student Activity 2

Fill in the Blanks. On the space before each number, write the concept/idea needed.
________________1. Total veneer production

________________2. A watershed found in Nueva Viscaya , Isabela and Ifugao.

________________3. The total percentage of export products of paper and articles of paper
and paper board in terms of US$ 1.74B.
________________4. What is the biggest watershed in the Philippines?
________________5. The third most rank in terms of forest cover in the Philippines.
________________6. It is the source of resources for resource generation.
________________7. It is the scenic beauty of a good forest comes par rides in measurable
function.

________________8. These products includes logs, timber- products that are of main
value to man.
________________9. Anything taken from the forest that are value to man.

________________10. Statistics of FMB reported that ____________is the largest forest

cover in the major group of island.