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Documented
U.S. Forest Service data and research from the Forest
Inventory and Analysis show that net annual growth
in the Appalachian
Hardwood Region as defined by AHMI exceeds annual
harvest levels by more than 2.29 to 1. By AHMI's
definition, current hardwood harvest rates are
sustainable. Participating AHMI members
can provide you with documentation of the findings
and verification for each load of Appalachian
Hardwood Lumber.
Ask for the Verified Sustainable Certificate.
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 The U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Forest Inventory and Analysis research has found that annual timber harvest
levels in the 344-county Appalachian Hardwood Region have been
substantially less than net annual growth for more than 50 years.
Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers,
Inc. (AHMI) has verified data from the U.S. Forest Service that timber
harvesting from the
Appalachian Hardwood Territory as defined by AHMI is
able to meet present needs without compromising those of future
generations sustainably.
The
Appalachian Hardwood Timber resource includes more than 65.4 million
acres in the eastern United States and provides the world with a
bounty of the finest hardwood species. AHMI is an association of lumber producers and
suppliers who manufacture and distribute the lumber and products
from this region.
The Appalachian Hardwood Forest is
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Growing an average of 2.29 trees for
every tree that is harvested |
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Growing
in 12 states in the eastern U.S. with more than
65 million acres |
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Growing
Oak, Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Walnut, Ash, Beech,
Birch, Hickory, & Basswood |
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Growing
"Green" Lumber Resources for your products and
customers |
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This information has been verified by Forest
Inventory and Analysis research
provided by the
U.S. Forest Service |
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The growth to removal ratio for these states and
region.
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The
Appalachian Forest is banking trees for the future!
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