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Stories, updates, and insights from California's local wood economy.
How Much of the LA28 Olympics Could Be Built From California Wood?
LA28 leans on venues that already exist, which moves the material question to overlay: decking, cladding, seating, site furniture. A thought experiment on what it would take to build that from California wood.
California Lumber Prices in 2026: What You're Actually Paying For (Fees, Freight, and Local Supply Explained)
California lumber prices break down into fees, freight, and distance. Here's what drives the cost and how local sourcing changes the math.
How to Get California Wood Solutions Without Calling Five Mills
CA Wood Supply Group provides California wood solutions: one contact for sourcing, vetting, and delivery instead of chasing mills yourself.
California-Grown Wood: A Buyer's Guide to Products, Species, and Sourcing
A practical guide to sourcing California-grown lumber — product categories, species, and how a coordinated sourcing process actually works.
CA Woods: How to Source Northern California Timber for Your Next Build or Design Project
Northern California grows world-class timber — yet most builders still import it. Here's how to source CA woods locally without the supply chain headaches.
California Wood Species, Costs, and Local Sourcing — A Builder's Guide for 2025–2026
California imports 80% of its lumber despite world-class forests. Here's what species cost in 2025–2026 and how to source them locally.