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Source: www.asicentral.com Spinnova: Creating Eco-Friendly Wood Fiber Fabric Spinnova, as the company is called, has invented a technology that transforms wood fibers directly into yarn. Why is that a big deal? Well, making apparel is a bit of a nasty business. Gargantuan water consumption can strain natural resources, while chemicals used in the clothing creation […]
Source: Daily Press What makes wood sustainable and renewable? ESCANABA — Every material thing we use begins with the extraction of natural resources and ends with the disposal. The only truly renewable and sustainable raw material is wood and that begins with logging. The extraction, processing, manufacturing, and eventual disposal of raw materials and goods […]
Source: Evergreen Magazine By Mark Corrao COLLABORATIVE FOREST MANAGEMENT ANSWERS FROM A TO Z Why The Forests In the U.S. Need Balanced Management Forest health throughout the western U.S. is continuing to decline due to fire exclusion, insect infestations, disease outbreaks, and a lack of active forest management. In the wake of national wildfire suppression policies […]
Source: The News Review The wood products industry has implemented technological advances into each step of the process, from growing seedlings to monitoring tree health, and from milling to creating finished boards. “With forestry, our technology is amazing because it’s always changing,” said Casey Roscoe, senior vice president of public relations for Seneca Jones Timber […]
Source: The Forest Blog By Russ Vaagen Beautiful Places Some of the most impressive places on our public lands are the vast and wild backcountry. These snow-capped peaks, high mountain lakes, and untamed landscapes are special to most Americans. Some of these areas deserve the protection of legislated wilderness or national monuments, while others should […]