Hardwood forests are sustainable - Average annual net growth for hardwoods is greater than average annual removals (Source: US Department of Agricultural Forest Services)
Wood is renewable and lasts for hundreds of years - While it takes most hardwood trees 40 to 60 years to mature, the inventory planted today won't be needed for 100-plus years (Source: National Wood Flooring Association)
Wood may earn LEED points - Wood is recognized by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program for improved indoor air quality, material use and location proximity, and sustainably sourced materials (Source: US Green Building Council)
