To find locally sourced hardwoods that are both enviromentally friendly and afforable. And thust the journey began, i purchased woodmizer in 2008. I was hooked from the very first cut, it was something primal turning a tree into a log, and then that log into a board.
In soul of a tree goerge nakashima described the sawyer, one of the great craftsmen of our age with steady nerves and experienced judgment, cutting logs entails great responsibility for we are dealing with fallen majesty.We provide a local, sustainable source for high-quality hardwood with the lowest carbon footprint possible, period.
I have always sought refuge amongst the trees. Even as a child I was drawn to the woods seeking a sense of connection with the natural world that man's world never offered me. As a young man I planted trees and enjoyed the hard work and lifestyle that was not unlike a band of traveling gypsies. After planting more than a million trees in 7 states, I began my career as a residential carpenter and later a contractor.
In soul of a tree goerge nakashima described the sawyer, one of the great craftsmen of our age with steady nerves and experienced judgment, cutting logs entails great responsibility for we are dealing with fallen majesty.We provide a local, sustainable source for high-quality hardwood with the lowest carbon footprint possible, period.
I have always sought refuge amongst the trees. Even as a child I was drawn to the woods seeking a sense of connection with the natural world that man's world never offered me. As a young man I planted trees and enjoyed the hard work and lifestyle that was not unlike a band of traveling gypsies. After planting more than a million trees in 7 states, I began my career as a residential carpenter and later a contractor.
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Inspired by nature, forged by hand. Free flowing modern designs built to last forever. Our guiding principle "simplicity is perfection", "form and function should be one, joined in spiritual union"The designers i admire most are gustuv stickley, george nakashima, wharton esherick and frank loyd wright, thier combined works spanning over a century to me represent the highest ideals of design and craftsmenship.
Urban Forest Hardwoods is committed to responsible business practices and promotes wood as a renewable resource. We believe in the conservation of our forestry sources and our business is grounded in these principles. Our logs are locally sourced from trees that are dying or storm-damaged, or have been selectively harvested as a result of development.
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Jason Ivey
Jan 03, 2022
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Joe does amazing work. We designed an unusual and unique coffee table with him, and he delivered a piece of true artistry, even better than we had imagined. The more time we spend with it, the more we love it. He was a pleasure to deal with. It's unlikely you'll find this quality of craftsmanship anywhere else.
Abby Hancock
Dec 01, 2021
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Dave Czerwonka
Jul 30, 2021
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Jamie Griffin
Apr 30, 2021
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Lara Brown
Nov 22, 2020
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Donna Wells
Jun 28, 2020
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Trish Honaker
Sep 28, 2019
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Joe was awesome in helping us find the perfect piece for a live edge coffee table we're making. He has a wide array of wood species, sizes, thicknesses, etc. and was really knowledgeable. We ended up purchasing a lovely slab of elm that came from Church Hill. We plan to go back for some additional pieces and will recommend Urban Forest Hardwoods to everyone we know!
Richard Draper
Oct 23, 2018
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