Texas Timber

Texas Timber L48

In this 48th lesson on Texas History, you will learn about the origins of the Texas Timber industry, the condition of the factories, effects this industry had on Texas, and how the industry survived today.

Learning Objectives for Lesson 48

• Explore the location, size, and productivity of the Texas Timber Industry
• Learn about the working conditions of the timber industry
• Identify the long term effect this industry had on Texas landscape
• Learn setback in Texas timber industry
• Identify reason for its survival
• Learn the state of the modern Texas timber industry