The Brief
- A local sawmill in Tempe is giving new life to hundreds of trees uprooted by last week’s severe microburst.
- The downed trees, mostly acacia and mesquite, are being processed into custom lumber to be used for furniture.
- The wood from the microburst is expected to be fully processed and ready for use by January.
TEMPE, Ariz. – Last week’s microburst in Tempe left behind more than just damage—it left hundreds of uprooted trees. Instead of ending up in the landfill, some are getting a second life, thanks to one local sawmill.
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After the storm, dozens of trees in Tempe were left split, uprooted, or broken. Rather than let these trees rot or be hauled to a dump, they are being turned into furniture. …