Mullican Flooring, with locations in Johnson City, Tenn.; Norton, Va.; Ronceverte, W.Va.; and Holland, N.Y., is in the heart of the Appalachian Forest. The company’s heritage is based on the exclusive use of Appalachian lumber for its flooring.

In 2007 it was announced that lumber used to produce Mullican’s prefinished domestic flooring has been verified sustainable. Forest Inventory Analysis research has found that annual timber harvest levels in the 344-county Appalachian Hardwood Region have been substantially less that net annual growth for more than 50 years.

The data from the U.S. Forest Service shows that timber harvesting from the Appalachian Hardwood Territory as defined by the AHMI is able to meet present needs without compromising those of future generations’ sustainably.

The U.S. Forest Service has stated that the hardwood tree growth in the Appalachian Hardwood Forest is occurring at a healthy rate of 2.29 trees for every tree that is harvested or dies of natural causes. This means the Appalachian Hardwood Forest now has 65.4 million acres of timberland, reflecting a significant increase in hardwood growth during the past 15 years.

Mullican Flooring is a member of the AHMI and does its part in providing green and sustainable products to the flooring market. “We have known for 20 years that the Appalachian Hardwood Forest is sustainable, and it is good to have our information confirmed,” said Brian Greenwell, vice president, sales and marketing, Mullican Flooring.
Mullican does its part to limit its affect on the environment in its manufacturing process by recycling. All parts of the lumber are utilized; what doesn’t become flooring is used to heat its plants in the winter and power its dry kilns. “At Mullican Flooring we understand that lumber is a valuable resource and one that provides many uses to us,” Greenwell said.

Mullican’s cardboard and fiber materials are recycled, as is the 55-gallon drums that store its stains and finishes. Pallets are returned to its box supplier to be reused. All paper, plastic and metal is recycled to be used again instead of going to landfills. “Mullican is dedicated to recycling and protecting the environment,” Greenwell said.