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A radical proposal for healing the relationship between humans and forests through responsible, sustainable use of local and regional wood in home building.
In Slow Wood: Greener Building from Local Forests, Brian Donahue explores how to build sustainably while protecting diverse forests. Drawing on his experience constructing a timber-frame home from wood grown on his family farm, he practices “worst first” forestry and reflects on America’s changing relationship with its trees. Part memoir, part history, part guide, the book offers a thoughtful blueprint for living responsibly with local woodlands and creating homes that honor both ecological and social values.