1. Oak (Quercus spp.)
- Uses: Timber for furniture, flooring, construction, and barrels; firewood; tannins for leather tanning.
2. Maple (Acer spp.)
- Uses: Timber for furniture, flooring, musical instruments; syrup production (sugar maple); ornamental trees.
3. Hickory (Carya spp.)
- Uses: Strong, durable timber for tool handles, sports equipment, and furniture; nuts for food.
4. Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
- Uses: Light, easily worked timber for furniture, cabinetry, and plywood; pulpwood for paper.
5. Pine (Pinus spp.)
- Uses: Timber for construction, lumber, plywood, and paper; resin for turpentine and rosin.
6. Walnut (Juglans spp.)
- Uses: High-quality timber for furniture, veneer, and gunstocks; nuts for food.
7. Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
- Uses: Very durable timber for construction, roofing shingles, and outdoor structures; ornamental tree.
Note: The specific species of each tree type may vary depending on the precise location within the "central forest region". It's important to be specific when researching the commercial uses of a particular tree.
