Author: rpalma
Source: New Center 1 The Entomological Society of America is hosting its North Central Branch’s annual meeting in Rapid City this week. On Sunday, scientists from all around the world gathered to hear a presentation on the mountain pine beetle. South Dakota’s forests continue to be affected by this bug that feed on pine trees […]
Source: Helena IR The legacy of dead pine trees left by the mountain pine beetle infestation is Brad Langsather’s job to clean up. As the City of Helena’s natural resource coordinator, he’s been involved in seeing that crews work to remove swaths of dead trees that stand rust red against the backdrop of green pines […]
Source: Missoulian COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – As the West battles one catastrophic wildfire after another, the federal government is spending less and less on its main program for preventing blazes in the first place. A combination of government austerity and the ballooning cost of battling the ruinous fires has taken a bite out of federal […]
Source: LA Times SEATTLE — The seal looked appealing, a daisy on a field of green, with the words “Tested Green.” It was issued to more than 120 products as a guarantee of environmental responsibility. The problem, federal trade regulators announced in 2011, was that almost anybody who wanted to pay the $189.95 for a […]
We’re proud to be a part of the Dwell Development in Seattle, WA. The Dwell Development will be using our sustainable Douglas Fir flooring and other finishes. The development will take about a year to build out. We’re excited to establish long term relationships with builders and developers who are like minded. The Dwell Passive House is the first […]