Hardwood
Gidgee Wood- Australian Hardwoods
Common Name(s): Gidgee, stinking wattle, purple gidgee Scientific Name: Acacia cambagei Distribution: Endemic to Australia Tree Size: 20-40 ft (6-12 m) tall, 1 ft (.3 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 72 lbs/ft3 (1,150 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .93, 1.15 Color/Appearance: Heartwood is medium to dark reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks. Sharply […]
Mulga Wood- Hardwoods Australia
Common Name(s): Mulga Gill Timbers exporting hardwoods from Australia. Mulga Wood as known in Australia is way beautiful, hard and reliable than teak. Scientific Name: Acacia aneura Distribution: Australia Comments: A very heavy hardwood growing in dry regions of Australia. A small tree or shrub, the wood is usually used for furniture and door frames. […]
News and developments in International Forestry, timber and lumber
The Indonesian government is ready to sign the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade – Voluntary Partnership Agreement (FLEGT-VPA), with the European Union (EU) within the next two to three months, according to a joint statement. The Indonesian government noted that the VPA will be the first of its kind to be signed between an […]