EXPLANATION TEXT (B.INGGRIS)

MAKING PAPER FROM WOODCHIPS

General statement

Woodchipping is a process used to obtain pulp and paper products from forest trees. The woodchipping process begins when the trees are cut downin a selected area of the forest called a coupe.

Sequence of explanation

Next the tops and branches of the trees are cut out and then the logs are taken to the mil. At the mil 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 from changed into pulp by chemicals and heat. The pulp is then bleached and the water content is removed.

Closing

Finally the pulp is rolled out to make paper.