At Wood and Beyond, we are passionate about wood floors, but more than that, we’re also obsessed with making sure that all of the wood that’s used in the production of our floors is sourced from responsible producers. We work directly and in person with wood flooring manufacturers all over the world and don’t ever deal with middle men. By working this way, we’re not only able to assure you of the best possible prices, but we are able to work in the full knowledge that the wood flooring we bring you is of the highest quality and that the forests the wood comes from are managed responsibly and with respect for the environment.
The whole team at Wood and Beyond has considerable experience in the wood flooring industry and we’re adept at seeking out high quality, good value deals for wood flooring, worktops and decking from all corners of the world. We take responsible forest management very seriously and we make it our policy to buy wood only from suppliers who share our interest in preserving and respecting nature. We deplore the destruction of forest habitats and unsustainable logging and refuse to deal with suppliers who work in this way. What’s more, we will never buy wood species that are under threat of extinction.
So why are we so keen to stick to these standards? We’re keen to make sure that we uphold impeccable standards of wood selection because we believe that the future of the world’s forests belong in our hands and in your hands and it’s up to us to make sure that their future is protected. We believe that when you choose your wood flooring, worktops or decking, it’s important to make sure that the raw material has been produced in a responsible manner that pays respect to the future of our planet.
Here are three things you should consider when buying wood responsibly:
- That the manufacturer pays respect to sustainability. This will mean different things in different contexts. Bamboo, for example is considered to be sustainable because it grows so quickly. Other species of trees rely on producers replanting trees when they fell trees in order to ensure sustainability.
- Choosing woods that haven’t travelled long distances is also often put forward as a good choice. It is logical that it is more environmentally friendly to choose a wood product that has its roots not far from your point of purchase.
- Choosing wood that hasn’t been heavily treated with chemicals or over-processed is also a responsible purchase. For example, choosing air-dried wood is environmentally friendly because it is energy efficient and ensures a degree of purity in the wood.
One way of making sure that your wood is eco-friendly is to choose wood that is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accredited. Any wood that sports an FSC mark is certain to be timber that comes from well-managed and well-protected sources. You can read all about FSC accredited wood here.