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British wartime timber without the naval forests

The absence of naval forests could cause some wartime timber shortage, with other plants still available for use.

Naval Logistics Shipbuilding Timber World War II

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Question

Would Britain have faced a Second World War timber shortage without the earlier naval forests?

Short answer

To an extent, though other plants could also be used.

Notes

Timber was used in Second World War weapons, aircraft, and ships. Some shortage is considered possible without the forests planted for naval needs, although other plants could also be used.