Meet 'The Black Lumberjack' Who Is Breaking Stereotypes And Saving Trees

Robert Rising, known to his clients as "the black lumberjack," is dedicated to saving fallen trees and creating furniture out of rescued wood. Rising also seeks to break stereotypes around lumberjacks, and he mentors younger people of color who want to be part of an industry that often boxes them out.

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Desks made from felled trees, provided by NYCitySlab.

Desks made from felled trees, provided by NYCitySlab.

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Tyson Keppler worked on a table made from black walnut

Tyson Keppler worked on a table made from black walnut