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Source: ABC Fox Montana Click here to watch MISSOULA – A hefty grant boosts a small Missoula company, where the employees lovingly call themselves “tree huggers.” And they plan to use the money to promote sustainable lumber practices. As a part of the Chase Mission Main Street Grant, Missoula’s sustainable lumber company is receiving $100,000 […]
Updated on 1/13/2023 Looking for an easy-to-install pallet accent wall made from reclaimed wood a, but don’t have the time, resources, or tools to do it? Well, now you can DIY your own pallet wood accent wall with our patent-pending Pallet Panels (say that 10 times fast). Each panel comes pre-fabricated in an easy-to-install interlocking […]
Source: Ohio Country Journal Alan Walter refers to himself as a “tree hugger” when he first purchased his hilly, heavily wooded property in Harrison County. “I bought this 150-acre farm in 1990 because I was looking for a place to mushroom hunt. I had always liked nature and liked being in the woods, but at […]
Source: Flathead News Photo courtesy of Ted Steiner Two environmental groups claim they’re not to blame for timber sales that burned up in fires near the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The Swan View Coalition and Friends of the Wild Swan sued the Forest Service and lost on appeal in their challenge of the Spotted Bear River […]
Source: Forest 2 Market Last month, we reported on The White House’s recent policy statement rejecting HR 2822—a resolution that would label forest biomass fuels as carbon-neutral renewable resources—and we provided a thorough rebuttal to the administration’s dismissal of biomass as such. This month, two Members of Congress have renewed focus on the issue by […]
Source: Sourceable Whether it is its natural aesthetic, its remarkable durability, or its carbon sequestering credentials, wood is gaining traction as a building material in lieu of conventional steel or concrete. Its potential in construction has also prompted the unveiling of regular “woodscraper” proposals across the globe. Michael Green, a Canadian architect who is globally […]
Raw metal. Rock and Brick. Reclaimed and rustic wood. Mixed materials. What style are we referring to? Whether you said “industrial” or “rustic”, you’re right! What is “rustic”? What’s great about rustic is that anything goes — just so long as it’s comfortable, simple and functional! Found objects and repurposed materials are staples, such as […]
Source: Crested Butte News In 2005, Crested Butte resident Jeff Moffett sat in a wood-fired hot tub on his Gold Basin property several miles south of Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. Looking up at the Douglas fir trees surrounding the tub, he noticed a lot of brown needles. The trees appeared to be dying, but determining the […]
Source: Washington Post Living Near Trees is Good for Your.Health In a new paper published Thursday, a team of researchers present a compelling case for why urban neighborhoods filled with trees are better for your physical health. The research appeared in the open access journal Scientific Reports. The large study builds on a body of […]
Check out what these guys are doing with Beetle Kill Pine. Support and help spread the word! About Beetle Killed Longboards www.beetlekilled.com For us, it all started with a trip to Utah. In 2013 we participated in a project called Designers & Forests where a small group of interested individuals engaged in a conversation about their, and […]
Source: Sun Star UNDERSTANDING the environmental impacts when using certain materials, specifically wood, is important so end-users could see its real benefits. American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) executive director Michael Snow said it is also equally important for people to understand why trees have to be harvested before they die. “By not harvesting mature trees, we […]
We just finished up this nice project with Tower Investments for “T-Street” located within the new “Playground” at Caesars Palace in Atlantic City. T Street is reminiscent of music row in Nashville, Beale Street in Memphis and 6th Street in Austin. Live music every night, seven days per week. Our new Barnwood Grey prefabricated wall panels […]
Just completed this nice project using our prefab Pallet Panels with W. C. Builders in West Hills, CA for Bella Del Mar in Corona Del Mar, CA. Amazing how a simple reclaimed wood accent wall can transform a room from Blah to Wow!
Finished up this project for Smokehouse Live in Leesburg, VA with Potomac Construction Service. Absolutely beautiful venue! BBQ, beer , and live music, doesn’t get much better than that. If you’re in the Leesburg, VA area swing by, you won’t be disappointed. About Smokehouse Live: Your go-to destination for pit-smoked barbecue and live music in […]
Affordable, durable, incredible Fir flooring Pre-finished Doug Fir flooring is about half the price of comparable pre-finished hardwood floors such at Oak, Hickory, Walnut, Maple, etc. Our streamlined manufacturing and factory direct shipping reduces costs and passes the savings onto our customers. All of our products are manufactured from wood reclaimed and harvested within 100 mile […]