Comments on: Restricted and Endangered Wood Species

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:32:57 +0000

In reply to Dave. Generally, yes. As far as CITES is concerned, the only real scrutiny that occurs is when the wood crosses international borders.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 03:36:48 +0000

What if you bought from a place like woodcraft in the 80’s or 90’s? Is that safely / legally imported?

By: Trevor

Trevor — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:22:45 +0000

In reply to Reverend Mike Bettaney. Perhaps you have not seen a wide cross section of this hardwood. the range is from a yellowish green - going all the way through a darkish brown. As the wood ages, it is also affected by oxidization changing its color. When freshly cut, it is at its most vibrant color. This color range can also occur all at the same time in a single tree, or length, or piece of lumber. I hope this helps

By: rob

rob — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:58:46 +0000

Wondering if anyone can tell me if I can sell and export from Canada to the US and other countries Philipino carvings made of Monkey Pod Acacia? They were bought and shipped from the Philipines in 1990 with no problem importing into Canada. Txs.

By: Filip

Filip — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:19:21 +0000

I am very much in favor of limiting or completely banning the exploitation (purchase/sale) of endangered species, but as long as large corporations are exempt from these restrictions, I will not believe in sincere intentions. Many of the endangered species can be bought freely, for example, in the USA, but I, as a private person, cannot bring a small piece to Europe (eg Lignum vitae, Cocobolo, etc.); at the same time, several large companies in Europe can sell the same type of wood in large quantities. This is certainly not to protect the species, but to protect interests. It’s the same with ivory.

By: Dr. Nigel Miles

Dr. Nigel Miles — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:53:31 +0000

Mahogany species which are used to make guitars, as such what protection is there for their sustainable use and restoration in ecosystem structures.

By: Evgen

Evgen — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:36:46 +0000

Don’t see santalum album on any of those lists! Considering all the histeria about it and the prices because of it…very strange tbh
What’s the matter?

By: jim t holland

jim t holland — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:27:45 +0000

Q. is Argentinian mesquite really being sustainably harvested, as the flooring company claims ?

By: Amber Bauyer

Amber Bauyer — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:52:41 +0000

In reply to Tim Richardson. I recgonize those. I last saw them in California. I need a better picture but truly, they look similar.

By: Lune

Lune — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:50:27 +0000

Why’s it called greenheart? I looked at the picture (i’m kinda dumb sometimes but it’s also 1 AM) And there’s no green.