Bark House Moldings: A Green Product

Natural poplar Bark House® moldings are made from suppressed trees harvested in the deep forest under a dominant canopy. Under these conditions, a 6" diameter shade intolerant poplar tree will die on its own due to lack of nutrients and sunlight that the dominant canopy retains. On the contrary, a hickory tree would live much longer in the same setting. HC procures poplar trees that are between 2" to 6" in diameter. 

TSI or Timber Stand Improvement removes small trees from the forest stand so that the dominant canopy can thrive. Methods used include controlled burning, use of herbicides or felling. HC does not burn or use herbicides but instead has vendors who cut the trees and removes them by hand so the forest floor is impacted as little as possible. This improves the overall condition of the forest, as well as habitat and food sources for wildlife.