Sustainable Forestry

The world's forests are the lungs of the Earth.

We believe in protecting them with responsible forestry practices. Sustainable Forestry has been a Home Depot strategy for over 30 years.

Wood Choices Made Simple

Your practical resource for selecting certified wood products, extending the life of what you already own and supporting forest stewardship through everyday home projects.

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Over the years,

we have encouraged our suppliers to understand and practice sustainable forestry throughout the world. We pledged to give preference to wood that has come from forests managed in a responsible way and to eliminate wood purchases from endangered regions of the world. Today, we have broadened our focus to understand the impact of our wood purchases in all regions and to embrace the many social and economic issues that must be considered in recognizing endangered regions of forests.

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Sustainable Forestry
Learn how our wood  purchasing policy and  third-party certifications help support sustainable forestry.

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Sustainable Forestry Stories

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Reforestation Conservation Initiative: Growing Forests Together

The Home Depot and three supplier partners commit to five million tree seedlings and 10,000 acres of restoration.

Planting for the Future: Celebrate Arbor Day

Arbor Day serves as a reminder that planting even one tree can create environmental benefits that can last for generations. Each year, Arbor Day celebrates the simple but powerful act of planting…

Bring Home a Real Christmas Tree that Makes a Real Difference

Every Christmas tree sold at The Home Depot represents more than a holiday decoration. There’s something special about the scent of a real Christmas tree – the freshness, the color and the…

Fruit Trees for a Healthier Home and Environment

Fruit trees have been a staple of backyards for generations, offering shade, beauty and fresh produce. More than just a landscaping choice, planting fruit trees supports sustainability by providing local food, reducing…

Balsams, Frasers and Nobles: Trees from Farms to Your Family

For many families, searching for the perfect tree is a tradition. There’s something magical about strolling through rows of freshly cut Christmas trees with your family. That nostalgia we all experience at…

From Root to Canopy: CMPC and Sustainable Forestry

If you have been fortunate enough to walk through a forest and smell the damp earth beneath the tree canopy, watch the sunlight dance through leaves, and hear bird calls and the…

Stay Green, Stay Toasty: Winterizing Your Home and Garden

Winter is a magical season, filled with wonderment, festive holidays and, if you’re lucky, the joy of playing in the snow. This time of year can also be tough on our homes…

LP Building Solutions and The Home Depot: 50 Years of Building a More Sustainable World

LP is helping homeowners build and remodel beautiful homes while also helping to build a better, more sustainable future.

Masonite and The Home Depot: A Century of Turning Waste into Worth

Masonite has demonstrated that circular manufacturing and high-performance design can go hand in hand.

Merchant Spotlight: Geoff Case

Meet Geoff Case, a seasoned lumber and decking merchant who kick-started his retail journey at Grossman’s…if you don’t count his summers picking peaches in Northern California during college. After a fruitful six-year…

Q&A with Dan Knuth, Featured Associate for The Home Depot #SustainabilitySquad

Within The Home Depot, there is a large contingency of eco-conscious associates. They call themselves the Sustainability Squad. They are living a DIY sustainability lifestyle – living proof that Eco Actions make…

Q&A with Christopher Kelley, Featured Associate for The Home Depot #SustainabilitySquad

Within The Home Depot, there is a large contingency of eco-conscious associates. They call themselves the Sustainability Squad, and they are living proof that Eco Actions make a difference. They are living…