What is the average age a tree is cut down? What is the average age a tree is cut down to be made into wood and paper products?

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I think they usually cut them at between 30 and 60 years old. 100% 1 Vote

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• That would depend on the species of the tree.
  
  Some hybrid aspen trees have been bred to mature in 7 to 10 years.
  
  Quaking aspen is fully mature in approx. 30 years.
  
  Some pines in about 40.
  
  Oak could be about 100 yrs. depending on the area it grows in.
  
  I would suggest buying a book on silviculture if you really want to know since all different species of tree have different growth and maturity rates.
  
  One thing is certain, once a tree reaches maturity its job of sequestering carbon and releasing oxygen is done and it starts releasing small amounts of methane to the atmosphere and also becomes a fire hazard.
  
  At that point it is time to harvest that tree and give one of the new seedlings under the canopy a chance at some sunlight and nutrients so it can maintain the healthy profile of the forest and take its turn purifying our air and growing into a beautiful renewable resource for our future use. 0% 0 Votes
• check the web site of one of the paper companys. pulp wood is a planted %26amp; harvested crop just like corn or soybeans. 0% 0 Votes
• Awwww never cut a tree down ok.. life 0% 0 Votes