As woodworkers, we have a unique connection to our native tree species. Currently, iconic trees like ash and hemlock face unprecedented threats from invasive pests and pathogens that are fundamentally changing our forests. The American Chestnut's devastating story – where a single invasive species eliminated 25% of Eastern forests – shows us what's at stake. Scientists are racing to save these imperiled species by finding "lingering trees" with natural resistance and breeding future generations of resistant forests. At Gray Hill Woodworking, we understand the irreplaceable value of these species and support conservation efforts while creating handcrafted pieces from 98% sustainably reclaimed materials.

4 billion American Chestnut trees once dominated our forests. By 1954, they were gone—wiped out by a single invasive fungus. The ecological collapse that followed changed America forever. 🌳💔

This heartbreaking story shows how interconnected our ecosystems really are. Full story + powerful documentary link on our blog.

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