Western Mass Wood

Wood is a strong, durable, carbon-sequestering product that comes from our local lands. Producing this abundant, renewable resource benefits woodland landowners, wildlife and our local economy. Simply put, there’s little that can compete with wood. Here in western Massachusetts, where 85% of the land is forested, wood is an abundant and renewable resource that adds value to our local economy. However, finding the right supplier of wood for your project can be an obstacle.

Thanks to a grant from the US Forest Service the Mass Woodlands Institute, in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, launched a new website to make it easier for designers, builders, and homeowners to access local wood by connecting people seeking wood with people sourcing wood. Visitors to the website will find an online directory of sawmill, kilns, and loggers working in western Massachusetts, and a bulletin board function where users can post local wood to buy or sell.

Learn more. Visit www.westernmasswood.org