Western Juniper is perhaps the most sustainable wood species available. Harvest and use of Juniper bring benefits not only to the consumer, but to the land it’s taken from. Yes, harvest of Western Juniper actually benefits the land it’s taken from. Juniper is an invasive species that chokes out native grass, trees, and other native species. Mature Juniper can also take up to 100 gallons of water per day out of the water table in high desert areas that already have limited water resources. Numerous ranchers have observed wells and dried up creek beds returning to viability only weeks after cutting Juniper trees. The removal of Juniper is required for water table, grassland, and re-forestation projects. Unless the cut Juniper is claimed and processed it is simply piled and burned, creating not only unnecessary pollution but wasting a tremendous natural resource. Juniper is not a commercially harvested species and therefore considered recycled.
The sustainable and eco-friedly benefits to the consumer are no less remarkable. Juniper posts are rated at 50 years in ground, Juniper decking at 30 years. Without question Western Juniper is the most durable outdoor wood available outlasting toxic treated products, tropical hardwood, and even composites while being 100% organic, not to mention child, pet, and garden safe. All data and claims are directly supported by Oregon State University Forestry Research Center (http://juniper.oregonstate.edu/
Western Juniper lumber is available in landscape and appearance grade posts, standard 2x6 decking profile, and dimensional. Contact NW Sustainable Building Products today to find out why Western Juniper Lumber in the ideal choice for your new deck, fence posts, retaining wall, are considering raised beds or planter boxes.
NW Sustainable Building Products is Portland Oregon’s premier sustainable outdoor lumber source. Specializing in Western Juniper and Western Red Cedar since 1963.
