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FROM FOREST TO FUTURE PHOTOGRAPHY BY | Petr Krejci

Every piece of wood tells a story. But beauty is only part of the story.

Not just of craftsmanship, but of Every specification choice shapes
growth, stewardship and renewal. the future of our forests. By using a
diverse range of responsibly sourced
The striking installations featured in hardwoods, designers help support
Wood for the Trees at Copenhagen’s long-term forest stewardship, carbon
3daysofdesign reveal a simple truth: storage and the continued regeneration
beautiful materials do not begin in the of these landscapes.
workshop. They begin in the forest.
In a world searching for materials that
American hardwoods come from are both inspiring and responsible,
naturally regenerating forests that American hardwoods offer something
today cover more than 40 million acres rare: a connection between exceptional
across the eastern United States. For design and a thriving natural system.
over a century, careful management
and responsible harvesting have The future of design is already growing
allowed these forests to grow faster in the forest.
than they are being harvested.
The result is a remarkable material
palette. From the rich warmth of cherry
to the clean elegance of hard maple,
the character of each species reflects
decades of natural growth, creating
textures, colours and grain patterns
that cannot be replicated. ENQUIRY NO. 6824

AMERICANHARDWOOD.ORG @AHEC_SEA

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