Bill Gates faced an ‘owl crisis’ building Xanadu 2.0, spent millions on timber

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What happened

Bill Gates's mansion faced hurdles due to bans on old-growth timber, prompting him to innovate.

He financed a specialized heavy-timber-recycling sawmill to utilize reclaimed wood.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:55:15 UTC.

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