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In a pueblo in northwestern New Mexico, Zuni craftspeople turn unwanted wood into something beautiful. The wood, in the form of small-diameter trees, comes from nearby tree-thinning projects that improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire. Rather than becoming waste, the wood is turned into furniture that?s sold around the country and prized for its quality and beauty.
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In a pueblo in northwestern New Mexico, Zuni craftspeople turn unwanted wood into something beautiful. The wood, in the form of small-diameter trees, comes from nearby tree-thinning projects that improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire. Rather than becoming waste, the wood is turned into furniture that?s sold around the country and prized for its quality and beauty.
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In a pueblo in northwestern New Mexico, Zuni craftspeople turn unwanted wood into something beautiful. The wood, in the form of small-diameter trees, comes from nearby tree-thinning projects that improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire. Rather than becoming waste, the wood is turned into furniture that?s sold around the country and prized for its quality and beauty. Many of the pieces are hand-painted with traditional designs.
The operation is a showcase for Zuni culture and craftsmanship. It?s also a great example of earth-friendly resourcefulness, as wood that isn?t turned into furniture provides the business with renewable energy. The workshop is a test site for a small modular power system called the Biomax 15, a machine fueled with wood residues.
The Biomax doesn?t burn wood. Instead, it works by a process called ?gasification,? heating wood chips to around 1,6...
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