Western Species & Grades

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Western Species & Grades

The hardwoods of the Western region have made their way into the mainstream in a serious way. Once an afterthought, Western species are now in high demand. We operate 4 sawmills throughout Oregon and Washington. Our Western manufacturing facilities produce the finest Alder, Pacific Coast Maple and Oregon White Oak in the country.

Alder

Decades ago, NWH pioneered the use of Alder as a viable species for commercial use. Today, Alder’s popularity continues to grow.

Oregon White Oak

Found in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon White Oak is celebrated for its durability and distinctive character.

Pacific Coast Maple

Go modern. Go rustic. Go ornate. No matter the design direction you choose, Pacific Coast Maple can bring it to life.

Western Growing Region

Generally known for softwoods, this region also produces a number of hardwood trees. Alder, and Maple can be found growing throughout this region.

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Growing Region

CARING FOR OUR PLANET

Legal, Sustainable, Abundant Resource

North American Hardwoods are among the most plentiful and well-managed natural resources in the world. Hardwood forests naturally regenerate themselves and do not require planting. The preferred method of harvesting is single-tree selection. This provides a sustainable supply and ensures the overall health of the forest – including water quality, wildlife habitat, and biodiversity. As a result, the volume of hardwoods has more than doubled since 1950.

FSC® Chain of Custody

FSC is an international nongovernmental organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests. To learn more, visit www.fsc.org.

NWH can offer FSC certified products from a variety of domestic and international locations. Also, FSC controlled wood mitigates the risk of forest products originating from unacceptable sources (fsc.org/en/cw). Ask us today about availability.

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PEFC Chain of Custody

PEFC is the world’s largest forest certification standard promoting sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification. PEFC works throughout the entire forest supply chain to ensure good forest practices and wood sourcing. To learn more, visit www.pefc.org.

NWH can offer PEFC certified and PEFC Controlled Sources material originating from forests certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), American Tree Farm System (ATFS) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Z809). We can offer a variety of products and species with PEFC claims. Ask us today about availability.

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IWPA Supporting Member

The IWPA and NWH are committed to supporting the legal and sustainable harvesting of wood products from around the world. The IWPA supports the sustainable management of global forests for both current and future generations and the benefits to local communities that depend on the forest resource while generating economic growth and quality jobs for those who manufacture, sell, and use these remarkable products.

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