Our Environmental and Social Mission
Vermont Woods Studios began when a talented group of world-class furniture makers, working independently from small studios scattered across Vermont, came together to share their passions both for excellence in craftsmanship and for sustainable forestry. Together we have created a community of eco friendly luxury furniture makers and environmentalists dedicated not only to beauty and quality in our craft, but also to the preservation of our natural environment.
Environmental and Social Responsibility
Vermont Woods Studios supports the Forest Stewardship Council and their commitment to sustainable forest management principles. We are also involved with many nonprofit organizations to lend our support for projects promoting sustainable forestry and the protection of endangered species. Vermont Woods Studios is a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, an industry group working to promote forest stewardship and environmental preservation.
Local Economy Support: Our furniture maker’s workshops range in size from a single craftsman to shops employing a dozen or more. Sourcing hardwoods locally grown and harvested also provides incomes to tree farmers, loggers, sawmill operators, transportation companies, and numerous other regional service industries. In a time where many products sources are unknown or imported it is nice to know we all have the option to support small domestic economies. To stay updated on our mission visit our eco-friendly furniture blog.
Plant a Billion Trees
Vermont Woods Studios supports the Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees Project. Vermont Woods Studios was founded to help protect trees and forests around the world, and we enthusiastically support this project. Please help us and the Nature Conservancy to make a difference in our world by planting a tree. It's only $1.
Click below to help us reach our fund-raising goal for The Nature Conservancy.
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Who We Support
Vermont Woods Studios is committed to giving back to our community, both local and global. We support many non-profit organizations dedicated to bettering our world, particularly through forest conservation. We believe that it is essential for businesses like ours to allocate a portion of profits to support non-profit organizations that make a positive change around the world. Below are some of the organizations we contribute to.
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| Rainforest Alliance | Sustainable Furniture Council | Forest Stewardship Council | Rainforest Partnership |
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| World Wildlife Fund | Ocean Conservancy | The Audubon Society | The Wildlife Society |
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| Defenders of Wildlife | The Nature Conservancy | Heifer International | Child Fund International |
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| Catholic Relief Services | STAND | Trees Atlanta | Northeast Wilderness Trust |
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| BEEC | Vermont Family Forests | Vermont Center for Ecostudies | VINS |
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