So You Want Your Lumber Green? (Part 1)

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So You Want Your Lumber Green? (Part 1)

  • When it comes to green building standards, not all lumber is created equal. 
  • In the U.S. there are three main standards that define “green” buildings: USGBC’s LEED, GBI’s Green Globes and NAHB’s Green Home Buliding Guidelines. 
  • There are a variety of forest certification processes that regulate forest management practices and encourage conservation.