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HardwoodMeliaceae

Brazilian Mahogany

Swietenia macrophylla
Density590 kg/m³
FamilyMeliaceae

Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, veneer

Countries: Brazil
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HardwoodBignoniaceae

Ipe

Handroanthus spp.
Density1,050 kg/m³
FamilyBignoniaceae

Uses: Decking, flooring, exterior work

Countries: Brazil, Colombia
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HardwoodFabaceae

Jatoba

Hymenaea courbaril
Density910 kg/m³
FamilyFabaceae

Uses: Flooring, stairs, furniture

Countries: Brazil, Colombia
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HardwoodFabaceae

Purpleheart

Peltogyne spp.
Density860 kg/m³
FamilyFabaceae

Uses: Decorative work, flooring

Countries: Brazil, Colombia
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SoftwoodPinaceae

Douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii
Density530 kg/m³
FamilyPinaceae

Uses: Construction, beams, plywood

Countries: Canada
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SoftwoodCupressaceae

Western Red Cedar

Thuja plicata
Density370 kg/m³
FamilyCupressaceae

Uses: Cladding, shingles, outdoor joinery

Countries: Canada
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HardwoodSapindaceae

Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum
Density705 kg/m³
FamilySapindaceae

Uses: Flooring, furniture, cabinetry

Countries: Canada
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SoftwoodPinaceae

White Spruce

Picea glauca
Density405 kg/m³
FamilyPinaceae

Uses: Construction, pulp, instruments

Countries: Canada
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HardwoodMeliaceae

Spanish Cedar

Cedrela odorata
Density470 kg/m³
FamilyMeliaceae

Uses: Cabinetry, doors, boatwork

Countries: Colombia
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HardwoodJuglandaceae

Nogal

Juglans neotropica
Density610 kg/m³
FamilyJuglandaceae

Uses: Furniture, veneer, cabinetry

Countries: Colombia
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HardwoodBignoniaceae

Roble Colombiano

Handroanthus roseus
Density650 kg/m³
FamilyBignoniaceae

Uses: Furniture, joinery, construction

Countries: Colombia
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SoftwoodPinaceae

Caribbean Pine

Pinus caribaea
Density590 kg/m³
FamilyPinaceae

Uses: Construction, poles, pulp

Countries: Colombia
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SoftwoodPinaceae

Scots Pine

Pinus sylvestris
Density510 kg/m³
FamilyPinaceae

Uses: Construction, furniture, joinery

Countries: Finland, Spain
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SoftwoodPinaceae

Norway Spruce

Picea abies
Density450 kg/m³
FamilyPinaceae

Uses: Construction, pulp, instruments

Countries: Finland
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HardwoodBetulaceae

Silver Birch

Betula pendula
Density650 kg/m³
FamilyBetulaceae

Uses: Plywood, furniture, flooring

Countries: Finland
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HardwoodBetulaceae

Downy Birch

Betula pubescens
Density620 kg/m³
FamilyBetulaceae

Uses: Plywood, furniture, utility work

Countries: Finland
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SoftwoodCupressaceae

Mlanje Cedar

Widdringtonia whytei
Density480 kg/m³
FamilyCupressaceae

Uses: Joinery, furniture, construction

Countries: Malawi
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HardwoodMeliaceae

African Mahogany

Khaya anthotheca
Density560 kg/m³
FamilyMeliaceae

Uses: Furniture, veneer, joinery

Countries: Malawi, Tanzania
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HardwoodFabaceae

Mukwa

Pterocarpus angolensis
Density640 kg/m³
FamilyFabaceae

Uses: Furniture, carving, flooring

Countries: Malawi, Tanzania
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HardwoodMoraceae

Mvule

Milicia excelsa
Density660 kg/m³
FamilyMoraceae

Uses: Construction, flooring, furniture

Countries: Malawi, Tanzania
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HardwoodDipterocarpaceae

Meranti

Shorea spp.
DensityVariable
FamilyDipterocarpaceae

Uses: Plywood, joinery, furniture

Countries: Malaysia
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HardwoodDipterocarpaceae

Keruing

Dipterocarpus spp.
Density740 kg/m³
FamilyDipterocarpaceae

Uses: Truck flooring, construction, decking

Countries: Malaysia
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HardwoodFabaceae

Kempas

Koompassia malaccensis
Density880 kg/m³
FamilyFabaceae

Uses: Flooring, heavy construction

Countries: Malaysia
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HardwoodThymelaeaceae

Ramin

Gonystylus spp.
Density670 kg/m³
FamilyThymelaeaceae

Uses: Mouldings, furniture, dowels

Countries: Malaysia
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HardwoodFagaceae

Cork Oak

Quercus suber
Density760 kg/m³
FamilyFagaceae

Uses: Cork production, flooring, furniture

Countries: Spain
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HardwoodFagaceae

Holm Oak

Quercus ilex
Density960 kg/m³
FamilyFagaceae

Uses: Tool handles, traditional construction

Countries: Spain
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HardwoodFagaceae

Sweet Chestnut

Castanea sativa
Density560 kg/m³
FamilyFagaceae

Uses: Outdoor joinery, furniture, fencing

Countries: Spain
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SoftwoodPinaceae

Maritime Pine

Pinus pinaster
Density550 kg/m³
FamilyPinaceae

Uses: Construction, panels, pulp, resin

Countries: Spain
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HardwoodFabaceae

African Blackwood

Dalbergia melanoxylon
Density1,200 kg/m³
FamilyFabaceae

Uses: Musical instruments, turning, carving

Countries: Tanzania
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HardwoodFabaceae

Mninga

Pterocarpus angolensis
Density640 kg/m³
FamilyFabaceae

Uses: Furniture, carving, flooring

Countries: Tanzania
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HardwoodLauraceae

East African Camphor

Ocotea usambarensis
Density560 kg/m³
FamilyLauraceae

Uses: Furniture, joinery, interior work

Countries: Tanzania
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