Author: rpalma
Source: Forest Business Network Photo by: Tom Waddell A new analysis led by the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Research Station encourages resource managers to consider a broadened view of forests as consumers of water. A shift in thinking toward reducing the risk of water stress to vegetation can help forests maintain their resilience and […]
We recently completed a project for Beechers Cheese at the Seattle airport. The owners wanted to match the look of an old market place. We custom made this Doug Fir floor to give the appearance of heavy foot traffic over decades of use. The owners were very pleased with results. Let us know what you […]
We were approached awhile ago about becoming a sponsor for “The Tiny House Project”, well and of course we said yes. We love to support entrepreneurs and businesses who understand and support sustainable forestry. What is the Tiny House Project? Here is an excerpt from Alek Lisefski, The brain behind The Tiny Project: The Tiny Project is […]
Source: Steamboat Today Steamboat Springs — Routt National Forest lost about 615,000 acres of trees to the bark beetle epidemic. Medicine Bow National Forest had about 650,000 acres of dead trees, according to U.S. Forest Service spokesman Larry Sandoval. Now, the epidemic has leveled off, and officials are stepping in to take stock of the situation. […]
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 […]