Walnut Creek Planing is verified sustainable by the Appalachian Hardwood Manufactures, Inc. Which simply means that the forests from which we harvest our trees are not being ruined, but are growing. It is a resource that will be here for generations to come.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Inventory and Analysis research has found that annual timber harvest levels in the 344-county Appalachian Hardwood Region have been substantially less than net annual growth for more than 50 years.

Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. (AHMI) has verified data from the U.S. Forest Service that timber harvesting from the Appalachian Hardwood Territory as defined by AHMI is able to meet present needs without compromising those of future generations sustainably.

The Appalachian Hardwood Timber resource includes more than 65.4 million acres in the eastern United States and provides the world with a bounty of the finest hardwood species. AHMI is an association of lumber producers and suppliers who manufacture and distribute the lumber and products from this region.

To learn more go to www.appalachianhardwood.info

The Appalachian Hardwood Forest is

• Growing an average of 2.29 trees for every tree that is harvested
• Growing in 12 states in the eastern U.S. with more than 65 million acres
• Growing Oak, Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Walnut, Ash, Beech, Birch, Hickory, & Basswood
• Growing "Green" Lumber Resources for your products and customers

This information has been verified by Forest Inventory and Analysis research