WOOD FRAMES CALIFORNIA'S HISTORY

Some of California's most acclaimed structures share a strong link to the state's forests.

People think of the Gold Rush when they think of California's early rise to prosperity and statehood. But few know that lumber was the reason for that first gold strike.
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CHOOSE WOOD PRODUCTS GROWN RIGHT HERE IN YOUR OWN STATE
You may have seen the TV commercials promoting CALIFORNIA GROWN agricultural products. The campaign highlights many renowned California products that we depend on for our food, clothing and shelter.

Our wood products are known as some of the most beautiful, versatile and desirable in the world. However, for Californians like you there are other important considerations.

IT'S GOOD FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT
The fact is California-grown wood is a top-quality product from well-managed forests protected by the most stringent standards in the world. For every tree that's harvested, an average of seven new trees are planted. Our wildlife and water are carefully safeguarded too.

Every time you purchase a California-grown wood product, you know it comes from sustainable forests, managed by licensed experts - forests that are both productive and protected for future generations to be proud of and enjoy.

Whether you're building a house, deck, playground or gazebo … whether you need fencing, flooring, windows, or even decorative bark, choose California-grown wood. When you do, you're making a sound environmental choice that meets your needs AND protects your environment.

IT'S GOOD FOR OUR ECONOMY
California's vast agricultural sector contributes more than $32 billion to the state's economy every year. But nearly every agricultural commodity has been hard hit by imports. And despite our growing dependence on wood products, as evidenced by the new home construction up and down the state, we now import nearly three times more wood than we harvest here.

It makes better economic sense to help meet our demand for wood products from California's abundant forests. Purchasing California-grown wood is an investment in our home state that leads to more jobs and a healthy forest economy that is good for everyone-from the families that grow the trees, to all the people along the way who supply the wood products we use in our everyday lives.

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