What kind of business model is it to be in the lumber business? What is the profit? Do you sell wood for a profit, or do you set up your own processing plant?

The timber business is a relatively traditional but still profitable business model. Here's how a timber business generally works:

1. Timber Supply Chain Management: First, you need to establish relationships with suppliers who have access to tree resources, such as forest plantations, timber mills, forest management organizations, etc. Ensure that you have access to reliable and regular supplies of timber. Ensure that you have reliable and regular access to quality timber. Manage the supply chain to ensure a high quality timber supply and help maintain production continuity.

2. Wood processing and manufacturing: After obtaining logs, you need to perform initial processing of the wood, such as sawing, drying, and applying treatments such as preservatives to improve the quality of the wood and reduce moisture content. After that, the wood is processed into various types of products such as furniture, flooring, and building materials according to demand.

3. Sales and marketing: Depending on the timber products you produce, you can choose to work with wholesalers or directly negotiate business with end users such as retailers and construction companies. In addition, you can also consider opening your own brick-and-mortar stores in local markets or selling your products to online platforms.

4. Build a sustainable model: Consider running your timber business in a sustainable way. This can include working with sustainable forest management organizations, using recycled wood or promoting the use of environmentally friendly wood processing techniques. This can help to conserve forest resources, improve the image of the business and meet growing consumer demand for sustainability.