Unexpected Side Effect of Deforestation

It is no secret that deforestation leads to increased green house gases in that atmosphere causing global warming and a reduction in habitat for some of the worlds most endangered species.  A recent study has uncovered a new unexpected side effect of deforestation.  Scientists have found that deforestation is triggering an outbreak of malaria in Brazil.  

                                      

According to a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Disease:

A 4.2% change in deforestation yielded a 48% increase in malaria incidence.

For more information on this unexpected side effect of deforestation click here. 

Do your part to help reduce deforestation by purchasing reclaimed wood furniture.

The Urban Wood Project

Every year thousands of trees are cut down in cities across the country and sent to the chipper.  According to one organization: 

Southeast Michigan's dead urban trees could produce almost five million board feet of lumber each year? 

 

Visit Urbanwood for more information on what this organization is doing with this unique source or reclaimed wood. 

Refinishing Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Claire Watkins shares a few simple tips for refinishing reclaimed wood furniture.

 

High Gloss Blue

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