The percentages on this map represent decreases in wildlife populations since 1970. Globally, the average drop in numbers of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles was 68%. What does this have to do with sustainable furniture, you ask? Read on. Ref: WWF Living Planet Report 2020.Wood Furniture's Journey to Your Home Starts in a Forest
The wood furniture in your home began life in a forest. Sadly (catastrophically IMO) earth's forests are being destroyed at the rate of 1 football field every second. Your favorite animals are losing their homes. For example, Lions and tigers and bears are all endangered.
Forests are home to 80% of our planets terrestrial wildlife species. An acre of their habitat is being destroyed every second. You can help them by purchasing responsibly harvested forest products including sustainable furniture.Saving Wildlife Begins with Conserving Forest Habitat
Our planet's forests are home to 80% of the world's terrestrial wildlife. You can help conserve forest habitat by purchasing sustainable forest products. At Vermont Woods Studios we focus on providing sustainable wood furniture. We'd love to share more about our forest conservation and restoration work with you. If you're interested in learning how to find other sustainable forest products, check out the Rainforest Alliance website.
How Our Sustainable Furniture Supports Wildlife Habitats
At Vermont Woods Studios, our company is built on a mission of forest conservation and restoration. We use only North American wood that is harvested responsibly. We define sustainable furniture in terms of these 4 criteria:
- Responsibly Sourced Wood
- Local Manufacturing & High Quality Products
- Forest Conservation & Restoration
- Environmental Stewardship at Stonehurst, our Headquarters in Vermont
The WWF Living Planet Report 2020
I've been an avid fan of the World Wildlife Fund WWF for 40 years. Their work around the globe has been instrumental in saving many species from extinction. You can find the WWF Living Planet Report 2020 here.
