Oregon (Douglas Fir)

Douglas Fir, Radiata Pine, Western Red Cedar, Meranti, Yellow Cedar

Douglas Fir

Cedars from North America: Western Red Cedar, Port-Orford Cedar, Incense Cedar, Alaska Cedar

Plantation Pines: Radiata Pine, Caribbean Pine

Meranti / Philippine Mahogany

Balau, Belian, Merbau, Northern Box

Kapur, Kempas, Keruing, Taun

Durian, East Indian Kauri, Nyatoh, Ramin, Teak

American White Oak, American Mahogony, Baltic Pine, European Beech, Rock Maple

Softwood from the West coast of North America: Western Hemlock, Amballis Fir, Sitka Spruce, Spruce-Pine-Fir

The Hardwood Council is a coalition of timber Associations formed to promote the use of North American hardwood. It contains a very good species guide of their 20 most common timbers as well as providing usage tips, product information and details about sustainable forestry.

ATIC operates independent third party quality certification schemes for the Australian timber industry.

The ATIC quality mark identifies timber products that are certified to comply with recognized standards and specifications.

This Tasmanian Government website contains a vast amount of information about timber native to this state and reveals its structural and decorative benefits. There is also a comprehensive visual reference guide for all Tasmanian species, incorporating downloadable PDF images and local suppliers of these species.