The Janka Hardness Test refers to the pounds force (lbf) required to push a 0.444" (11.28 mm) diameter steel ball halfway into a sample of wood to mimic the difficult of denting the specimen. It...
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An amboyna burl comes from the Narra tree, a rare exotic wood grown mostly in Southeast Asia. Named after the Ambon Island in Indonesia from where it's believed to have originated, amboyna can be...
The kanuka tree is one that is found specifically in New Zealand. Kanuka isn't as well as known outside its native land as the similar-sounding manuka tree and you might be surprised to know that...
Having lived in New Zealand for four years and having visited family there numerous times, I can tell you about the prevalence and importance of the manuka tree to New Zealand society and to the...
The many potential benefits of tea tree oil are probably something you have heard about. Tea tree oil is used in many commercial applications including as an antiseptic in mouthwashes and in...
The pohutukawa tree is referred to as the New Zealand Christmas Tree and is native to the country. It bears a Maori name and is found throughout the North Island particularly on both the east coast...