RESOURCES

  • Carpenters Without Borders A legal national and state non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of underprivileged communites. They are dedicated to providing practical skills in wood-working and forest management in areas where skilled trade is needed.

  • Forest Industry Network - Internet marketing services for companies that service and supply the North American forest and wood processing industry.

  • Forest Stewardship Council - Non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world's forests.

  • Hardwood Handbook - A practical guide for consumers, builders, and specifiers to select from the many beautiful hardwood species grown in vibrant and perpetual southeastern hardwood forests. Produced by the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association.

  • International Wood Products Association – Trade association dedicated to promoting and enhancing trade in the imported hardwood and softwood products industry.

  • Rainforest Alliance - Works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.

  • The Hardwood Council - Practical information for architects, designers and builders about American hardwoods in sustainable design and building.

  • US Green Building Council - A non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation.

  • WoodWeb - Comprehensive information site for woodworking professionals, including directories, machinery, software and more.