Forest to Frame
Forest to Frame is the podcast where forest restoration meets the future of sustainable building.
Hosted by Russ Vaagen, this series uncovers how cutting-edge science, collaboration, and next-gen sawmilling are transforming the way we manage our forests—and how we build with wood.
Each episode explores how the byproducts of forest restoration—often seen as waste—are fueling a new era of mass timber construction. Think cross-laminated timber, Glulam, and other innovative building materials that are not only strong and beautiful but reduce wildfire risk, support local economies, and redefine sustainability.
You'll hear from the builders, land stewards, scientists, and innovators leading this movement—people who are reshaping the future of our forests, our communities, and the spaces we live in.
This isn’t just a podcast about trees. It’s about what’s possible when restoration and construction work hand-in-hand.
Subscribe now and join the movement—from Forest to Frame.
Forest to Frame
What is Mass Timber
In episode 3 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen explains the various methods of timber harvesting, the benefits of mass timber in construction, and how it allows for a more visible connection between the source of the wood and the final product.
Tune in to learn how these practices not only benefit the environment but also contribute to beautiful spaces in our communities.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00:34] Mass timber and forest management.
[00:06:09] Mass timber construction benefits.
[00:10:41] Mass timber efficiency and benefits.
[00:12:38] Podcast subscription and reviews.
QUOTES
- “We've been creating a few different forest certifications to kind of attach a sign of good sustainability to the product so people can feel comfortable when they're buying it.”
- “We're finding more and more people are gravitating towards mass timber. And I think in the future, what we're gonna see is more people combining some materials. So we're seeing more hybrid structures. So, as much as we love wood, wood is not the perfect material for all things.”
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Russ Vaagen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russvaagen/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-vaagen-9246729/
WEBSITE
Vaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/