Old-growth lumber came from trees that grew for centuries, producing wood far denser and more stable than anything cut from today's fast-grown commercial forests. Demolition and deconstruction crews ...

Old-growth lumber from ancient forests features dramatically tighter grain than modern plantation timber, which affects how it performs over time. Historic heart pine flooring and old-growth framing ...

Most of Europe's original natural forests have been transformed for agriculture and managed forests producing energy, paper, and timber. The few remaining "old-growth" natural forests are relics of ...

NPCA supports the U.S. Forest Service’s plan to protect rare, old-growth forests and leave our largest trees standing for future generations. Here’s why and where to find these majestic trees. Few ...