As a matter of interest, Lodgepole was named by the First Nations people. In fine antique furniture, the finish is sometimes described as having developed a patina. Or the area that has been concealed under a lamp base, for example, will catch up to the colour of the surrounding area. This beautiful evolution distinguishes a natural product from the paper or foil finishes commonly applied to particle board furniture. Environmentally sound At Canwood, we carefully source our pine from producers which follow sound reforestation practices since we want this beautiful raw material to be around for future generations as well.
Nature also contributes to the process of regeneration.
Pine cones laden with seed drop to the forest floor year after year. It takes a forest fire to begin a new cycle of life. Only when each pine cone reaches 50C. can it burst and free its precious seeds.