From Brazil to the boardwalk: Wood splinters community

Monday, April 9, 2007

OCEAN CITY, N.J. -- It looks good, lasts for decades and can support the weight of a police car or fire engine, not to mention thousands of people. With those qualities, wood from tropical rain forests has become a favorite for building and repairing boardwalks.

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