Reforestation
through design
How a simple idea grew over 1.5 million trees, and into a global brand that is changing the way furniture is made.
Dwell
Minimizes Waste by Taking a Whole-Tree Approach
The Wall Street Journal
The brand on a mission to combat climate change.
Reve en Vert
Conservation as a fundamental part of their business model.
Room + Wild
GLOBAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT LTD emerging as a beacon of hope for furniture.
One of our forests in Northern Nicaragua.
Forests in the developing world are being depleted.
Not by evil corporations, but by people that are trying to make ends meet in a challenging economic environment. Cow pastures provide an income. Until now, forests do not.
Around 80% of global deforestation is a direct result of agricultural production
Each year we plant thousands of seedlings, converting deforested land back into forests, while maintaining old growth preservations. This sustainable growth model ensures the return of flora and fauna while capturing tons of carbon.
We use every part of the trees we grow and turn them into designs that make a difference in every day life.
Trees are planted on lands spent by cattle farming. By year two, some of the seedlings are six feet tall affecting the soil and temperature. The first 2-3 years require intense maintenance as the seedlings establish as trees.
The wood we collect is graded, trimmed, and air-dried. Biomass, scrap, and other waste are sent to a biomass generator and converted to sustainable energy.
Our artisans handcraft the renewable wood into timeless designs that are made to last for generations. No mass productions here.
What can I do
The things you choose to buy are a megaphone that corporations and politicians actually listen to. Your purchases can support companies that produce products in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.