America’s Most Recyclable Resource: Forests
On November 15th, Keeping Forests recognizes the importance of America Recycles Day America Recycles Day was started by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to highlight the impact of recycling. Four of the five most recycled products are forest products
Mass Timber Provides a Sustainable, Efficient and Cost-Effective Approach to Educational Spaces
The sustainability and cost-savings of wood construction and mass timber in education buildings. As organizations look for ways to advance markets for wood products, educational buildings may be the low-hanging fruit.
The ‘Ask for Wood, Ask for Paper’ Campaign
This campaign was designed to connect forest landowners, foresters, conservationists and others with resources and information to advocate for wood utilization in their community projects.
Meet Shan Arora – Sustainable Building Expert and Forest Champion
Currently serving as the first director for the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Shan Arora isn’t who you’d expect to be advocating for mass timber, but he is a vocal champion for forestry and wood in the built environment.
Small Trees, Big Solutions
While much attention is often given to the harvest of mature, large-diameter trees that drive the timber industry, small-diameter trees also play a vital role in the health and sustainability of these forests. Small-diameter trees, often left behind in favor of their larger counterparts, are integral to the long-term management of working forests.
10 Prominent Examples of Mass Timber in Architecture
As a renewable resource, wood offers a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials like steel and concrete, making mass timber a popular choice for green building projects. Here are some of the key benefits of mass timber and 10 examples of its use.
Atlanta’s Modern Projects Built by Mass Timber
Atlanta’s skyline is evolving, and one of the most promising trends reshaping the city’s architecture is the rise of cross-laminated timber (CLT). This modern construction material is part of a broader shift toward sustainable building practices.
Strategy: Southern Forest Product Markets
Keeping Forests, a coalition dedicated to the sustainable management and conservation of working Southern Forests, is at the forefront of exploring and promoting innovation in timber and non-timber products that benefit both the economy and the environment.
Explore our Forest Values: Fiber
Fiber: A Vital Resource from Southern Working Forests When we think about forests, it’s easy to imagine serene hiking trails, wildlife habitats, or a place for quiet reflection. But forests, particularly Southern working forests, provide so much more. One of the most critical contributions these forests make is in the form of fiber, a renewable […]
12 Groundbreaking Innovations in Wood
Innovations in using wood as a material aligned with sustainable forest management practices is crucial to ensure the health and productivity of forests worldwide.
