Lignocellulosic materialsForests represent approximately 27% of the world’s land
area, and wood is the predominant commercial product from
forests. Global wood consumption is around 3500 million
m3/year, and has increased over 65% since 1960. More than
half of this consumption is for fuel. The remainder of the
global roundwood consumption is largely for pulp and paper
products, building materials, and other wood in service.