Responsibly Harvested Exotic Hardwood
We all have a responsibility to ensure we are using wood that is in compliance with all applicable laws for harvesting especially exotic hardwoods i agree with mel but i know that a lot of woodworkers are addicted to exotic hardwoods.
Responsibly harvested exotic hardwood. We harvest on our own forest areas in africa process timber in our sawmills and finish products in our manufacturing facilities. Hardwood deck tiles are constructed from lumber responsibly harvested and managed forests. Rare earth hardwoods reh was established in 1984 in traverse city mi. Aaron we buy all of our exotic wood from highly certified lumber distributors like east teak and peachstate hardwoods.
Future earth is responsible for the end to end supply chain of imported exotic hardwoods. Our tigerwood decking is responsibly harvested from managed forest to provide a truly renewable resource. These days preserving the planet s trees woodlands and forests is an imperative essential for the future survival of the human race and something we absolutely have to get a grip on. Its exotic appearance helps create a carefree and inviting outdoor space you desire.
Cumaru decking features a rich display of golden tan to reddish brown colors and dark grain accents. You certainly can if you ll take the time and effort to insure that the company you buy from is a link in the chain of certified businesses that are united in the effort to use only responsibly harvested lumber. The complete process from the approval of the forest management plan to how wood is selected for cutting harvested processed and to how it gets shipped to your job site is carefully monitored. Every cumaru hardwood deck board is fsc certified and responsibly harvested from managed forests to provide a truly renewable resource.
As a result buying wood has become quite a complex matter. Fsc works to promote responsible forest management worldwide. Once upon a time you simply went out and bought wood wherever it came from and however it was harvested. Tigerwood is an exotic hardwood that is naturally resistant to rot and decay is the third hardest decking we sell and offers a 30 year lifespan without preservatives.
In 2003 reh opened their own production facility in santarem brazil named zero impact brazil zib. I admit that there was a time when i was star struck in the presence of a new and intriguing exotic wood. Harvested from central and south america ipe was once regarded as one of the better options for exotic hardwood but more recently it has come into question as heavy demand has reduced the availability of fsc certified supplies. Each solid massaranduba deck tile is constructed of 4 air dried hardwood face slats that are supported by 2 runners and screwed together with stainless steel screws.