What makes wood a better resource than other materials?

• Wood is renewable.
• Wood requires less energy than other raw or synthetic materials to process for a variety of beneficial uses.
• Wood is reusable. It can be reused, recycled, or allowed to decay back to its original elements.
• Wood is more beautiful than other building materials.
• Wood has insulating qualities that are superior to most other building materials.
• Any handyman can build a doghouse out of wood using a hammer, saw, and nails. Try that with brick, concrete, or steel! Which would your dog prefer to live in?