The term sawlog is a log of suitable size for sawing into lumber, processed at a sawmill. This is in contrast to those other parts of the stem that are designated pulpwood. Sawlogs will be greater in diameter, straighter and have a lower knot frequency.

What is sawlog forestry?

Sawlog. Sawlog is taken from the lower section of the log, and is generally extracted during later thinning and clear-fell stages. ... Forestry thinning removes low value stems to allow premium trees to increase in volume in a shorter period of time.

How big is a sawlog?

Standard sawlog lengths usually run from 8 to 16 feet, with intermediate cuts at two-foot intervals.