Author: rpalma
Source: The Forest Blog by Russ Vaagen Our federal forests suffer from the chicken and egg conundrum. The Forest Service has reduced its harvest volumes over the last 30 years, which drastically changed the landscape of the forest industry. Now we have large voids where mills used to dot the map. We currently face a […]
Source: Floor Coverings International Douglas Fir is an exceptional and undervalued wood flooring species. Much maligned for its low score on the Janka hardness test, Douglas Fir makes up for this with many other positive qualities. Our hand-scraped Douglas Fir wood floors are an excellent option for reclaimed wood flooring, which will add style and […]
Source: Medium by Russ Vaagen Do you know the difference between interests and positions? Have you ever thought about why that might be helpful in your life or business? Knowing the difference between the two and how to apply it can be transformative. You see, they seem similar, but they are very different. Being able […]
Source: Helena Independent Record by: Holly Michels Although Montana has turned a corner on the number of new forested acres infested with bark beetles, there’s concern that one particular type of bug that thrives in burned trees could make a comeback after the summer’s massive fires. “When trees get fire-scorched they may not die, but […]
Source: University of Washington STORY BY DEANNA DUFF Cross-laminated timber could ‘forge new links between lands and people’ A new type of wood reduces atmospheric carbon, can be made of damaged trees, is fire-resistant and is easy to produce could revive the depressed economies in Washington’s rural timber communities. Trees line the Madison Park neighborhood that […]