UW Facilities Grounds Management manages over 10,000 trees on the Seattle campus. Sometimes these trees need to be removed. The Salvage Wood Program is an effort to extend the life cycle of these beautiful trees and turn them into other usable items.
Faculty, staff, and students can request various pieces with a valid Worktag. Options include nameplates, engraved plaques, cutting boards, benches, conference tables, and other custom furniture pieces.
This program has received support from the Campus Sustainability Fund, most recently for a partnership initiative with the College of Built Environments.