New York Aquarium / Sustainably Harvested Wood

Look Down V

You're standing on sustainably harvested wood

We're taking steps to protect the tropical rainforest.

Practicing responsible forestry helps maintain critical habitat for wildlife.

Our wood source

We work with one of the world's best managed forests, located in Uaxactún [wa-shuck-TOON] Guatemala.

Isn't harvesting trees bad?

Not in this case! Most timber harvesting clears large sections of forest, but the Uaxactun

community only harvests select trees each year using low-impact methods. This maintains the

health of the forest and provides jobs to the local people.

We are exploring uses for this wood at all of our facilities taking steps forward in global conservation.
See how at WCS.ORG

WE STAND FOR WILDLIFE

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