North American hardwoods are the flooring material of choice among eco-friendly builders. Properly farmed hardwoods are completely sustainable and renewable, contributing to "carbon-neutral" building. In addition, Shamrock's manufacturing facilities minimize wood waste through efficient precision cutting and recycling of all wood byproducts.
According to the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the average annual net growth for hardwoods is greater than average annual removals. In fact, the average growth to removal ratio is 1.66, which means that for every cubic foot of hardwood removed, 1.66 cubic feet is added. In all, the standing hardwood volume currently is 328 billion cubic feet, an increase of nearly 90% since 1953.
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