The Timber & Forestry Foundation - TFF

07/14/2025

🌿 Announcing the 2025 Criswell Davis Scholarship Recipients 🌿

TFF is proud to name Diego Ortiz Cortes (Fashion Institute of Technology) and Tara Giblin (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) as the recipients of the 2025 Criswell Davis Scholarship, an award that honors the legacy of biophilic design advocate Criswell Davis.

This annual scholarship supports future leaders in architecture and interior design who share Criswell’s passion for natural materials, sustainable thinking, and human-centered design.

Diego impressed us with his organic, deeply intentional approach to interior design, an approach that echoes the very principles Criswell championed.

Tara stood out for her intuitive understanding of biophilic design and her genuine drive to use architecture to connect people with nature.

Both students were selected personally by Criswell’s family, a testament to how strongly their values align with his. We believe Diego and Tara will help shape a future where natural materials like American hardwoods are at the core of sustainable, restorative spaces.

Read the full release on our website: https://timberandforestry.org/tff-announces-recipients-of-2025-criswell-davis-scholarship/

To support this scholarship and help us nurture more voices like theirs, visit:
www.timberandforestry.org/criswell-davis-scholarship

10/28/2024

We couldn’t be prouder to have partnered with the National Hardwood Lumber Association to create this series of videos. We filmed on-location at the U.S. Forest Service Forest Products Research Laboratory in Madison, WI, and much of the nature footage was filmed right here in Ohio. The videos explore topics like biophilic design, carbon storage, responsible forest management.

Check out the NHLA YouTube channel to dive into all the videos—let’s keep sharing the power and sustainability of hardwoods!

🌳 Celebrate National Forest Products Week with us!

Dive into the vital role trees play in combating climate change through carbon sequestration. Discover how these incredible natural resources absorb carbon dioxide from our atmosphere, store it in their biomass, and contribute to a healthier planet. 🌍 Watch now: https://youtu.be/QW9XhzcEcaQ

09/30/2024

TFF is Proud to Announce the Inaugural Recipient of the Criswell Davis Scholarship! Caroline Peloquin is a senior at Marymount University in Arlington, VA, majoring in Architecture and minoring in Psychology. She has been awarded the inaugural Criswell Davis Scholarship for $1,500, proudly presented by the Timber & Forestry Foundation (TFF). The scholarship was funded this year and for years to come by donations and contributions from the hardwoods industry and friends and family of Criswell Davis. Caroline was nominated for this scholarship through a letter of recommendation from Moira Gannon Denson, ASID, IDEC, IIDA, LEED AP, Associate Professor of Interior Design and Interim Program Coordinator at the School of Design + Art at Marymount University.

Caroline was selected for the Criswell Davis Scholarship by Criswell's family due to her exceptional approach to design, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to creating spaces that prioritize the well-being of their users. Her ability to thoughtfully integrate biophilic design principles into her work demonstrates a deep understanding of the connection between nature and human environments. TFF is confident that Caroline will make significant contributions to the field of biophilic design in architecture and will play an important role in shaping sustainable, user-centered architectural spaces in the years to come.

Congratulations, Caroline!

07/14/2024

Did you know that trees can communicate with each other? They communicate through fungi and their roots, sending signals to warn other trees of drought or disease.

07/08/2024

The Timber & Forestry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to advocate for the use of hardwood trees for the sustainability of the planet. We are dedicated to promoting biophilic design, as our founder, Criswell Davis, so deeply loved. Sustainability and use of natural goods can be a great step in joining together to create a more balanced environment.

07/03/2024

In memory of Criswell Davis, we have begun a scholarship for architects who want to specialize in biophilic design. Criswell believed biophilic design was a major component to humans interactions with nature. Criswell Davis’ family will be looking through applications to choose a scholarship recipient who is passionate for biophilic design like Criswell.

06/28/2024

The forestry industry employs millions of people worldwide, from carpenters to ecologists, loggers to technicians, the forest industry entails numerous moving parts to keep going.

06/17/2024

Many companies today, such as Honda, are beginning to work toward becoming carbon neutral. By planting trees to consume the carbon that is being produced, this method can greatly benefit both air quality and quality of life.

06/05/2024

Did you know that we have a blog? If you are interested in learning about what kind of flooring would be best for you, check out the link in our bio!

05/30/2024

Do you know the difference between softwood and hardwood trees? The main difference is that softwood trees are conifers with needles, whereas hardwoods are deciduous and lose their leaves in the fall/winter.

05/26/2024

Have you ever been to a covered bridge? In Ohio, many covered bridges were built between 1825 to 1875 and are still around today. Covered bridges are a historical representation of how people have used hardwood for centuries and how it has withstood the natural elements.

05/22/2024

Hardwood has been around for centuries, as one of the most renewable resources on earth, people can still utilize products made in the 1800s and 1900s today. Incorporating vintage hardwood products is one way in which you can practice sustainability in your life every day.