Sustainable Builders Yak
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Sustainable Builders Yak
Ep #42 Timber from Ancient Underwater Forests: The Hydrowood Story
Hydrowood is pioneering one of the world’s first underwater forestry operations, salvaging beautiful Australian hardwoods—like Tasmanian Myrtle, Oak, Blackwood, and Celery Top Pine—from the depths of Lake Pieman.
Submerged for decades after the 1980s hydroelectric flooding in Tasmania, these timbers are being recovered and given a new life. Join us as we explore Hydrowood’s innovative journey, the stories hidden beneath the water, and how these beautiful ancient forests are shaping sustainable construction today.
This episode is sponsored by Stiebel Eltron, EXIT Strategy Group and Evitat.