The line graph illustrates the production volumes of three forest industry products—timber, pulp, and paper—in a European country from 1980 to 2000. Overall, the production of paper and pulp increased significantly, whereas timber production fluctuated and eventually declined.
Paper production started at 4 million tonnes in 1980, the lowest among the three products. However, it experienced a steady and substantial increase, overtaking both pulp and timber around 1990. By 2000, paper production had surged to approximately 12 million tonnes, making it the highest among the three categories. Pulp production also saw growth, beginning at 5 million tonnes in 1980. Despite a slight dip in the early 1980s, it gradually increased, reaching around 8 million tonnes by the end of the period.
In contrast, timber production exhibited a different pattern. Starting at around 6 million tonnes in 1980, it peaked sharply at 10 million tonnes in 1985. However, after this peak, timber production fluctuated and showed a general downward trend. By 2000, it had declined to approximately 6 million tonnes, becoming the lowest among the three products by the end of the period.