Jeffrey Atkin 
One Minute Read Summary of LA Times article “….If we planted a whole lot more [trees] in just the right places, … the amount of carbon in the atmosphere would fall to levels not seen since the 1920s.” “….After examining more than 70,000 high-quality satellite photos of trees from all over the planet, ecologists concluded … Read more
A better timber mat from better materials and precision manufacturing A Better Timber Mat: How Eucalyptus Strength Creates Superior Ground Protection A Better Timber Mat: How Eucalyptus Strength Creates Superior Ground Protection – was revised on January 8, 2026 Quick Summary: Eucalyptus better timber mats deliver 100-300% stronger bending strength and 134% stronger compression than … Read more
Why Timber Mat Standardization Matters For Ground Protection Equipment Do Standards and Standardization Matter in a Hardwood Timber Mat? – was revised on January 08, 2026 Key Takeaways: Timber mat standardization reduces project costs through predictable performance and reduced field failures Material strength varies dramatically between species, with Eucalyptus delivering 2-4x the bending strength of … Read more
Summary: All things being equal, stronger materials tend to produce stronger results. Plantation eucalyptus is stronger than domestic USA hardwoods. Why is stronger better? All things being equal, stronger materials tend to produce stronger results. Strong timbers come from strong species. All things being equal – and you should check this with your own engineers … Read more
World Forest Group’s Eucalyptus mats are featured in American Crane and Transport ground stabilization issue as an innovative mat solution. For a PDF see https://www.worldforestgroup.com/wfg-featured-in-act
A Better Timber Mat: Stronger. Standardized. Safer. As a reminder, our full size mats: · Greater PSI capacity · 20% lighter (18’ mat); 15% lighter (16’ mat) · 35%+ stronger · Bolts that meet or exceed ASTM F1554 · US Government approved phytosanitary treatment · 3-5 more mats/truck (18’ mat); 2-4 more mats/truck (16’ mat) … Read more
Summary: “First do no harm” is the basis of making a better timber mat. The use of Eucalyptus mats provides seven further environmental advantages relative to the use of USA natural hardwoods. Physicians from the earliest days of Greek medicine to modern day medical school graduates have been taught, “First, do no harm.” That’s the … Read more
Standardized timber mats demonstrating timber mat safety through predictable ground protection Timber Mat Safety: How Supply Chain Culture Protects Your Project Safety and A Better Timber Mat – was revised on January 08, 2026 Key Takeaways: Safety depends on material quality, supplier culture, vendor oversight, and production standards throughout the supply chain Wood product manufacturing … Read more
