Forever Redwood
The Not-So-Green Gospel of Teak
I ran across a disclaimer from an online teak reseller last week. It got me thinking about teak and the tree farms it comes from. The disclaimer highlights some disadvantages of owning plantation-grown teak products. Keep in mind, this is marketing copy to entice you to buy Teak furniture! All new teak wood will undergo … The Not-So-Green Gospel of Teak
The Truth About Sustainable Forestry
“Sustainable Forestry” is primarily green marketing. It’s unfortunate, it’s sad, but in my humble (and experienced) opinion, it’s truly the case. In September, 2009, the New York Times ran an interesting article: Environmental Groups Spar Over Certifications of Wood and Paper Products that shows how and why this is true. I have been involved in … The Truth About Sustainable Forestry
Cute Dog Photo
This photo comes to us from Penny W. in Chico, California. Penny is the creative inspiration behind our beloved “Penny’s Lounger.” She suggested the design after visiting a resort in Mexico some years ago. Starring in the photo is Penny’s dog, Camille, a 9-month old Red Standard Poodle. Reports Penny: The pad is wonderful, as … Cute Dog Photo
Ecoforestry in a 2nd Growth Forest
Ed Homer, a filmmaker and supporter of restoration forestry, sent us a link to one of his recent videos: The video shows a great example of the best of what the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has to offer. Most FSC-certified forests have lower standards than those of the gentlemen’s lands in the video. (Merve Wilkensen, … Ecoforestry in a 2nd Growth Forest
Custom Designs
We are always willing to do a custom new design. Custom designs, custom options & details and custom sizing are the secrets to our ever-expanding product selection. We don’t run a factory. We operate an old-fashioned wood working shop. Everything is made by hand and will always be done this way. This gives us the … Custom Designs
Robert Galusha Designs
Robert Galusha is a good friend of Forever Redwood and is the designer behind some of our most successful products. Based in Kingman, Arizona, he offers fine furniture made to order. From reinterpretations of classic styles to the freshest of contemporary pieces, his award-winning work has appeared in many design publications including the cover of … Robert Galusha Designs
Shipping Cross-Country Made Easy
Yes, you can have large wood furniture items shipped cross-country (or across the oceans) to your door without a glitch. We do it every day. Since 1995, Forever Redwood has shipped thousands of items of all sizes all over the US, Canada, and occasionally Europe, Africa, and Asia. Our shipping partners (Fed Ex, UPS, YellowFreight … Shipping Cross-Country Made Easy
Ground Zero In Timber Wars Shows Signs of Peace
An article published this week in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat details a level headed approach to forestry. The details mentioned are a close reproduction of the practices Old-Growth Again uses to begin the restoration process of cut-over lands. It’s heartening to see this becoming more generally practiced and other restoration outfits popping up around … Ground Zero In Timber Wars Shows Signs of Peace
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Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming
This article is shared courtesy of ARA Content. How A Forest Products Company is Making a Real Environmental Impact (ARA) – With the growing popularity of green building practices, more companies are incorporating environmental and sustainability policies. These are all positive steps toward reducing the impact of global warming and caring for our earth. But … Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming
