Other Species
Swietenia macrophylla Trade
names: Central American Mahogany; Big-leaf Mahogany
Species Details
- KFPL possesses approximately
600ha of big-leaf mahogany.
- Volumes are small but regular.
- Timber quality is good with a
strong colour.
- Small volumes of sawn timber
are available to regular customers. KFPL will cut to customers'
specifications.
- Excellent and proven timber
properties.
Tectona grandis Trade names: Teak
Species Details
- KFPL possesses approximately
600ha of teak.
- Volumes are small but regular -
approximately 70m3 per month.
- Timber quality is good though
logs are small.
- Small volumes of sawn timber
and round logs are available to regular customers. KFPL will cut to
customers' specifications.
- Excellent and proven timber
properties.
Acacia
spp Trade names: Acacia
Species Details
- KFPL possesses approximately
600ha of a variety of Acacia species principally A. mangium; A. auriculoformis;
and A. crassicarpa.
- Volumes are small but regular.
- Timber varies in density but is
generally medium to heavy with a strong colour.
- Small volumes of round logs or
sawn timber are available to regular customers. KFPL will cut to customers'
specifications.
Other Species
KFPL possesses small plantation
volumes of a wide range of other species including Central American Cedar (Cedrela
odorata),
We are also harvesting small
volumes (max 8,000m3 per year) of premium natural rain forest timbers on a
sustainble FSC basis; prices and availability on request
For log prices and grades availability
please contact Keith Smith keiths@pfpltd.co.nz