Most of the lumber used for construction in the US comes from plantation-style foresting. This practice involves grid-planting and large-scale clear-cutting which inhibits successful regeneration of the ecosystem. By clear-cutting the ecosystem is not just damaged, it is completely removed.

In contrast, Vireo's lumber comes from three hundred to four hundred years of ecologically managed forests in Germany. With sustainable environmental practices these forests are cultivated to continually provide the highest quality timber. When harvested, trees are selected by age, size, and health and are removed without damaging neighboring trees. This practice allows the health of the forest to be maintained and ensures the future of a healthy ecosystem.

As a Vireo home owner, you are helping ensure these forests survive for generations to come.