At Mad River Mass Timber (MRMT), we provide full traceability from forest to finished Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) panels through our vertical integration with Schmidbauer sawmills. Unlike many mass timber manufacturers that rely on third-party suppliers, our direct control over fiber sourcing guarantees supply chain stability, sustainability, and transparency.

We source timber from sustainably managed forests, including National Forests, Tribal lands, and forest health projects throughout Northern California, supporting wildfire mitigation and long-term forest stewardship. This commitment ensures our products meet the highest standards for sustainable building certifications, carbon reporting, and responsible material sourcing.

California’s shift toward low-carbon construction will require materials that support wildfire resilience and sustainability. Mass timber, particularly Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT), offers superior fire and seismic performance while reducing reliance on steel and concrete. This aligns with AB 2446, California’s initiative to cut embodied carbon in construction by 40% by 2035—ensuring a sustainable, low-impact future for the state’s growth.

California faces a severe forest health crisis, with overgrown forests creating excessive fuel loads and contributing to catastrophic wildfires. Forest health is also directly linked to the health of our watersheds, which have been experiencing the extremes of drought and flood. Active forest management – including thinning treatments and biomass utilization – is necessary to restore ecological balance and mitigate wildfire hazards. Mad River Mass Timber’s (MRMT) local timber sourcing aligns with the state’s forest management goals by utilizing small-diameter timber from forest management activities across California.