AWS EDITION 1, 2009

(Tina Sui) #1

A REVERENCE FOR WOOD


by Teresa Bell


There is a special appreciation for the unique qualities of wood


among those of our craft. One cannot fashion a piece of wood


into fine cabinetry, furniture, or paneling without developing


an admiration for the unique pattern of the grain, the rich


color revealed through the finishing process, and the singular


expression that the character of each piece of wood lends to the


project.


As he ran a worn hand over the smooth surface of his latest


undertaking, one old woodworker aptly described it as a “reverence


for wood.”


Accordingly, we also place high value on this precious natural


resource and are committed to the responsible management of


that resource.


We encourage the use of wood that is sourced from under-utilized


species as part of the solution, as well as the use of recycled and


low-VOC products.


We support the use of responsible forest management practices


to conserve this valuable resource for the future.

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