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Does anyone know of any sources for wood that is either recycled or
from sustainable sources? I may be making a product that requires this
type of wood. Are the North American hardwoods considered sustainable?
Are any of the exotics farmed?
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Depends on what you are making. There is plantation grown teak, for
one, Lyptus is another, and a lot of woods are farm grown. There is
also salvage wood, anywhere from back yard saw mills, to reclaimed
lumber. The Collins foundation is one group that certifys woods as
being 'green', and sustainable. Availability depends on where you
are.
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Does anyone know of any sources for wood that is either recycled or
from sustainable sources? I may be making a product that requires this
type of wood. Are the North American hardwoods considered sustainable?
Are any of the exotics farmed?


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Are the North American hardwoods considered sustainable?


Trees that are raised on a farm are not the only "sustainable" wood. The
large timber companies have been replanting for years. They realized long
ago that, if they didn't, they would run out.


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Talk to the local city or county tree cutting team - might need to
talk to a county commissioner for aid. They prune and cut trees
out of parks and streets and it goes to the landfill to grind up into
wood chips.

There might be a way to make pickups at the landfill / grinder.

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Does anyone know of any sources for wood that is either recycled or
from sustainable sources? I may be making a product that requires this
type of wood. Are the North American hardwoods considered sustainable?
Are any of the exotics farmed?



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For seasoned wood you might check into a wood salvage or second hand wood.

Many older towns have barns that fall and get salvaged. 100+ year old
beams are saved for projects. There are often beam cutoffs there as some
might be the size for a small door or window overhead beam.

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Martin H. Eastburn wrote:
Talk to the local city or county tree cutting team - might need to
talk to a county commissioner for aid. They prune and cut trees
out of parks and streets and it goes to the landfill to grind up into
wood chips.

There might be a way to make pickups at the landfill / grinder.

Martin

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TSRA, Endowed; NRA LOH & Patron Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal.
NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder
IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member.
http://lufkinced.com/


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Does anyone know of any sources for wood that is either recycled or
from sustainable sources? I may be making a product that requires this
type of wood. Are the North American hardwoods considered sustainable?
Are any of the exotics farmed?



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