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The Environment and People
We are committed to providing our customers with building products that are sustainable in every way possible. We encourage the use of solid wood because it is an all-natural material, non-toxic, bio-degradable, reusable, extremely strong not to mention beautiful and a renewable resource native to most parts of the world and especially to the temperate climates of the Pacific Northwest.
Performed well, forestry can be a great example of human stewardship, care and respect for the land.
We list our woods by the EcoStatus of their source to help you decide what kind of material meets your needs.
EcoStatus Categories
FSC- Forestry and manufacturing is monitored by a Forest Stewardship Council third party certifying agent
Restoration- Trees harvested in forest eco-system restoration projects designed to reduce risk of catastrophic wild fires, encourage wildlife habitat and the restore old-growth forests.
Reclaimed- Antique beams and posts re-milled to spec
Rescued- Logs recovered before entering low value product stream (typically firewood, pulp & chip), and processed for better use
Selective Cut- Individual trees removed due to windfall, disease or hazard status
Northwest Native- Wood is grown and produced within the Pacific Northwest
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