Short answer: yes, with a few important details. Most of our street benches are made from sustainably harvested or locally sourced wood, but we do not expect you to take that claim at face value. Let me walk you through what we actually use, where it comes from, and how we verify it.
For the majority of our hardwood benches, we specify FSC-certified oak, ash, or thermally modified pine. FSC certification means the timber comes from forests managed for long-term ecological health, not clear-cut extraction. In regions where local hardwoods are plentiful, we source from mills within about 300 miles of our workshop. That reduces freight emissions and keeps money in the local supply chain.
Locally sourced does not mean we compromise on durability. We select species that naturally resist rot and insects, then kiln-dry the timber to the correct moisture content for outdoor use. For softer local species, we use thermal modification or a low-VOC oil treatment to improve weather resistance without relying on heavy chemical preservatives.
There are a few exceptions. If a project specifies an exotic hardwood such as ipe or teak, we will only supply it with full FSC or PEFC chain-of-custody documentation. We avoid uncertified tropical hardwoods because the risk of illegal logging is simply too high. In some coastal environments, we may recommend recycled plastic lumber or powder-coated steel instead of wood, not because wood is bad, but because it is the most honest material choice for that exposure.
If you need proof for a bid or planning application, we can provide mill certificates, FSC chain-of-custody numbers, and a short material origin statement for the exact batch. That way, you are not relying on vague green marketing language.
So yes, our default street bench range is built around sustainable and locally sourced wood. Where it is not local, it is certified. Where it is not wood, there is a practical reason. I would rather give you a straight answer than a slogan.