France's Timber Industry Rushes to Process Trees Charred by Wildfires France's timber industry is facing a crisis due to the sheer scale of wildfires that have ravaged large swaths of its forests in recent years.
The impact on logging operations has been significant, with charred trees becoming a major obstacle for loggers.
The charring of trees due to wildfires transforms their cellular structure, making them brittle and prone to cracking.