While logging was once a very popular and lucrative occupation around the world, it is one that has been in decline for decades. While part of the decline has been due to a decrease in the need for...

Longan trees are native to Asia and are grown throughout the region for a variety of commercial uses. While not as well known as other more common woods, the longan is an evergreen and long-life tree...

While lychee fruit is the most obvious payoff that you get from a lychee tree, you might be surprised to learn about other facts and uses for this evergreen tree. Lychee wood is limited in terms...

Chamcha is a hardwood that is widely grown throughout Central and South America as well as Southeast Asia particularly in Thailand, and is used in a wide variety of commercial applications. While...

Makha is a hard-to-find exotic hardwood common in Asia where it's predominantly grown. It's a popular flooring option given its high quality look, hardness and durability although it is also used in...

The kempas tree is an exotic hardwood grown largely in rainforests throughout Asia. It's not normally mentioned alongside other more commonly known woods but it has a beautiful color and grain...