Northern hardwood
Northern hardwood
Northern hardwood is hardwood grown in temperate regions such as Europe, North America, Russia and New Zealand.
The sustainability profile of all hardwoods is similar, with good durability and low material footprint when they come from sustainably managed FSC certified forests.
The main environmental impacts of hardwood are transportation, if it comes from far, and the drying process. The most used species are birch, beech, oak, larch, maple, ash, cherry and walnut.
Links
What
Wood database, a great resource for choosing wood
Eco info
Two of our favourite wood sustainability resources: Make it wood and Wood for good
The Ecocost database contains sustainability scores for hundreds of wood species
Infographics: Timber durability chart and What affects the natural durability of wood?
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Other Materials
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Examples on Harvestmap.org