More than 30 years ago, Mike Fisher crafted his first "Secret Box" for a special friend. From that humble beginning, Heartwood Creations has established itself as a group of talented craftspeople from America's heartland.

Heartwood's products are shown in many of the finest craft shops and galleries the world over.

Each box is made from the heart. The craftspersons' mark that signifies their care and love of woodworking is the little heart that you see on every box.

Heartwood's Commitment to the Environment: In 1990 Mike Fisher made a commitment to develop a tree planting policy that would replenish trees used to make Heartwood's boxes. He spent many hours communicating with people who cut trees and sell lumber, talked to non-profit organizations that protect the forests and read articles on the subject of forest management.

He decided one proactive step to take was imposing a "self tax" on the wood that they buy. Money saved for this purpose could then be placed directly into the hands of the people who devote their time to planting trees. Since 1990, Heartwood has provided funds to five major tree planting organizations resulting in the planting of over 100,000 trees.

The organizations they support plant 10-inch to 18-inch hardwood seedlings native to the areas being replanted. The planting sites include riverbed areas, fire damaged state parks and forests, erosion damaged and denuded hillsides. They also supply scouting troops and schools with seedlings for planting in their communities.

Currently, Heartwood replants approximately five trees for every tree they use.

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