Organizations
|
 |
American Forests
American Forests is a world
leader in planting trees for environmental restoration, a pioneer in the science
and practice of urban forestry, and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees
and forests.
|
 |
Architectural Woodwork Institute
Seeking to be the authoritative
resource for the advancement of architectural woodwork, AWI promotes ethical practices
and establishes quality standards, while providing education, training and networking
opportunities for the woodworking community.
|
 |
Forest Products Laboratory
This government organization
provides information on macro and microscopic structures of wood and identifies
emerging native and foreign commercial woods. The FPL investigates new non-anatomical
techniques and methodologies for wood identification and incorporates common and
scientific names, properties, and anatomical information into databases. They also
provide data regarding the effects of biological and chemical degradation of varied
wood species.
|
 |
Forest Stewardship Council
The mission of the Forest Stewardship
Council is to "promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically
viable management of the world's forests." |
 |
Hardwood, Plywood & Veneer Association
HPVA's mission is "to promote
and support the long-term growth and prosperity of our industry, our members, and
the natural resources upon which we depend." Members can also find industry statistics
and stay up-to-date on the latest industry developments and technology.
|
 |
Tropical Forest Foundation
The TFF's primary mission is
to promote sustainable tropical forest management by gathering and disseminating
information about its benefits and by demonstrating and teaching proper management
practices.
|
 |
U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council's
core purpose is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built
and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and
prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
|
 |
Wood IS Green
Wood IS Green is a grassroots campaign asserting wood as a natural, renewable, sustainable, carbon-retaining architectural building material. The website serves as the clearinghouse for information relating to the use of wood in green buildings.
|
Associates
|
|
Advanced Laser Cutting Technologies, Inc.
Some of our services include: architectural sketch faces, conference table tops, flooring inlay, marquetry, scroll work, fret work, laser cut furniture parts, veneer inlay, laser cut flooring inlay, custom architectural panels, custom lasercut logos, wood components, inlaid plywood components, laser cutting and much more. |
|
Unique Concepts
A custom furniture manufacturer based in the state renowned for its furniture industry: North Carolina. Since 1994, they have been creating top-quality, built-to-order furniture for the business market. They are best known for their conference tables and reception desks, but are certainly not limited to those. Thier work can be seen in places as diverse as orthodontists’ offices, public relations firms, state tourism and convention centers - and even the Pentagon in Washington, DC! |
 |
Oakwood Veneer Company
A source
for 22.2 mil Bubble-Free™ veneers and 10 mil paperbacked, phenolic and 3-ply flexible
wood veneers. Offers an in-stock selection of 170 domestic, exotic and burl wood
species with same-day shipping. |
|
|
|
