Athena Model

The Athena Model was developed by the Sustainable Materials Institute to compare wood, steel and concrete from the time of resource extraction (harvest), through manufacture, to on-site construction, throughout the occupancy of the home, its demolition and the ultimate disposal, reuse or recycling of that building material.

** Wood Steel Concrete Total Energy Use Lowest 140% more 70% more Greenhouse Gases Lowest 45% more 81% more Air Pollution Lowest 42% more 67% more Water Pollution Lowest 1900% more 90% more Solid Waste Lowest 36% more 96% more Ecological Resource Use Lowest 16% more 97% more

**This information was originally printed in the January 2003 ACF Newsletter

Checklist

The following checklist can be used as a guide by the do-it-yourself landowner when preparing their own timber sale. 

Click here for a printable version.

Timber Sale Tips

  Woodland Management Plan

  *Timber Cruise/Appraisal

  Layout

  Written Contract

  Advertisement

  Bid Opening and Award

  Inspections

*Most landowners should seek professional help with the appraisal.

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