X-ray film

used by doctors and dentists is made from cellulose.

Surgical gowns

and medical clothing are made from cellulose fibers produced from trees.

And, if all

this is too much to stomach, thank wood for the antacid you take. It contains

microcrystalline cellulose, which gives it that creamy texture.

Georgia's forestry

community plants more than 250 million trees every year in Georgia. Forest

products fuel Georgia's economy to the tune of more than $19.5 billion

each year through the shipment of lumber, wood, pulp, and allied products.

For more information

on forestry in general, visit www.gfagrow.org or www.forestinfo.org/Discover/index.htm .

The Georgia Forestry Commission can be reached at 770-254-7218 or www.gfc.state.ga.us .

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