[Greenbuilding] Wood Info

[Jefro]

We have used redwood for this with great results over several years.  
However, redwood is plentiful where I live.

I think the "greenest" method is probably to find a good list of 
appropriate woods and then find out what is available nearby.  Redwood 
and cedar are the canonical rot-resistant varieties, as well a stropical 
woods like mahogany (if you happen to live near them). 

Another alternative is plastic lumber, since this is not a structural 
application.  I would have some concerns about plastics near food, but 
some plastics are not dangerous at all---perhaps someone who knows more 
about plastic lumber can comment.


Khalil Hassan wrote:
> I am looking for wood that will in contact with the ground and will be 
> used in an organic gardening application(raised beds and base boards for 
> a cold frame.  Any suggestions for a wood type or alternatives would be 
> appreciated.
>
> I've checked a couple of garden listservs but "thinking green" is 
> generally absent from them.
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