I See Trees

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I See Trees Today's National Arbor Day. It's observed in most states as the last Friday in April (Alaska and Hawaii use different dates.) On the 1st Arbor Day in1872, it's estimated one million trees were planted. For many of us, our younger school years included planting trees for Arbor Day. Cedar and redwood, the majority of the type of lumber used by Tahoe, take about 50-years for the trees to reach the maturity required for harvesting. So it's completely conceivable to be building with material produced from the same trees we planted in our own lifetime. Both cedar and redwood are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council which promotes responsible harvesting. Because they're natural, resistant to pests, are biodegradable, and sustainable, cedar and redwood are environmentally friendly building options. Pictured: Tahoe redwood shadowbox fence with picture window depicting pine tree cutout in Tahoe City at Lake Tahoe (Placer County.)I See Trees

Today’s National Arbor Day.

It’s observed in most states as the last Friday in April (Alaska and Hawaii use different dates.) On the 1st Arbor Day in1872, it’s estimated one million trees were planted.

For many of us, our younger school years included planting trees for Arbor Day. Cedar and redwood, the majority of the type of lumber used by Tahoe, take about 50-years for the trees to reach the maturity required for harvesting. So it’s completely conceivable to be building with material produced from the same trees we planted in our own lifetime.

Both cedar and redwood are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council which promotes responsible harvesting. Because they’re natural, resistant to pests, are biodegradable, and sustainable, cedar and redwood are environmentally friendly building options.

Pictured: Tahoe redwood shadowbox fence with picture window depicting pine tree cutout in Tahoe City at Lake Tahoe (Placer County.)