Documentation matters because it preserves context. When you work with non-repeatable material, context is part of the value. A tree origin, its identifier, and the record of how it was processed create clarity that does not exist in commodity systems.
At Old Growth Mill, documentation connects tree numbers to reference points. It links videos to specific trees. It links map pins to recorded coordinates. It supports accurate communication when someone wants to discuss a specific piece of material.
Documentation also supports judgment. When a tree is tracked through evaluation stages, decisions become more defensible and more transparent.
For some projects, provenance matters. Builders may want to know that material came from a particular tree, in a particular place. Documentation provides that record without turning the material into retail inventory.
The goal is not complexity. The goal is reduced confusion and better conversations.
Practical takeaway: documentation keeps trees identifiable, conversations specific, and expectations aligned. It supports provenance without inventory optics.
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