Forest_Rail_Project_01a-Overview of Forest Products and Rail Transport

Types of Eastern North American Forests

Boreal

Temperate Forests

Temperate deciduous forest

Temperate coniferous forest

Temperate rain forest

Tropical & Subtropical Forests

Tropical moist forest

Tropical dry forest

Tropical coniferous forest

West Virginia Forest Zones

Mixed Mesophytic Forest

Appalachian Oak Forest

Hemlock/Hardwood Forest

History and Methods of Logging in West Virginia

Logging techniques

Saws

Frame Saw

Circular Saw

Band Saw

Influence of rail and other technology on West Virginia forests