Explanation Text
Making Paper from Woodchips
Woodchipping
is a process used to obtain pulp and paper products from forest trees. The woodchipping
process begins when the trees are cut down in a selected area of the forest
called a coupe.
Next the
tops and branches of the trees are cut out and then the logs are taken to the
mill. At the mill the bark of the logs is removed and the logs are taken to a
chipper which cuts them into small pieces called woodchips. The woodchips are
then screened to remove dirt and other impurities. At this stage they are
either exported in this form or changed into pulp by chemicals and heat. The
pulp is then bleached and the water content is removed.
Finally
the pulp is rolled out to make paper.
