As societies around the world begin to focus on conserving natural resources, the decision to use wood for building requires some careful consideration. It is pretty well understood that rain forests, sources of much of the wood used throughout the world, are vital to healthy life on Earth. After all, many types of plants and animals live within and depend upon rain forests. Indigenous peoples also depend on the forests for their lives. Outside of the rain forests, many people benefit from the medicine, fruits, and wood that come from the forests. Additionally, the forests provide soil, oxygen, clean water systems, and protection from climate change. How can humans continue to rely on the wood from these forests without harming the forest systems? One solution is the use of Wallaba shingles.
