International Wood Magazine

From the Forest

Nature's Palette

By Kenny MacMaster
Magazine editorial page titled 'From the Forest' with IWPA president's letter and a two-column 'Nature's Palette' list of imported wood species and scientific names.
The opening editorial of the 2019 International Wood Magazine introduces IWPA's Nature's Palette, a reference list of globally-sourced wood species with their scientific names.

Welcome to the 16th edition of the International Wood Products Association's (IWPA) flagship International Wood Magazine & Buyers Guide. For this year's beautiful magazine, we examined the many ways globally-sourced wood products renew everything around them, from the built environment to prized heirloom-quality instruments and even the precious global forests where they are sourced.

International Wood is designed to serve as the tool for anyone interested in sourcing wood products from around the world. To build on previous editions, this year we have added a Nine Emerging Wood Species feature that designers can refer to in order to learn more about lesser known species that can offer a perfect fit for their project at a competitive price point to "classic" species. Readers can then turn to our industry-standard Buyers Guide, which directly connects specifiers with suppliers that can help them source all of the most beautiful and highest performance wood products from around the world.

This beautiful magazine is one of many tools that we at IWPA use to advance our mission: to build acceptance and demand in North America for globally-sourced wood products from sustainably managed forests. IWPA's efforts to advance its mission help the wood products industry in North America serve its customers while also supporting the economic health of communities that rely on forestry for their livelihoods around the globe.

As you learn more about the value that IWPA provides, I am hopeful that you will consider joining us next spring for the 64th Annual World of Wood Convention from April 1-3, 2020, on the banks of the beautiful Savannah River at the Hyatt Regency in historic Savannah, Georgia. We look forward to hosting a full schedule of world-class speakers, panel discussions, and networking events that will provide attendees with critical insight and intelligence for the year to come.

I would also like to thank IWPA's members, Board of Directors, and staff for everything they do for our industry and the U.S. designers, builders, and manufacturers that utilize the beautiful products we provide. If you have any questions about globally-sourced wood products or how our association and its members can help you select the materials that can make your dream project a reality, please reach out to us!

Sincerely,

Kenny MacMaster • IWPA President 2019-2020 Argo Fine Imports

Nature's Palette

The forests provide a natural, wondrous and renewable palette of wood species in an amazing multitude of colors and grain patterns. There are literally thousands of species globally that spark the imagination of our readers. Each edition of International Wood provides insight into the wide range of projects that successfully incorporate imported species. We have made every effort to identify the species referenced in this edition by its more common name and scientific names below. Clearly communicate your needs with a U.S. importer, manufacturer or supplier who can best assist you in locating the most appropriate species for your project.

  • African Etimoe (Copaifera spp.)
  • African Pommelé and Figured Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
  • Anegre (Aningeria spp.)
  • Angelique (Dicorynia guianensis)
  • Anigre (Pouteria spp.)
  • Antiaris (Antiaris spp.)
  • Ayous (Triplochiton scleroxylon)
  • Balau, Red (Shorea spp.)
  • Beech, European (Fagus sylvatica)
  • Birch, Baltic (Betula spp.)
  • Birch, Karlian (Betula spp.)
  • Bloodwood (Brosimum paraense)
  • Bocote (Cordia spp.)
  • Boxwood (Phyllostylon rhamnoides)
  • Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra)
  • Bubinga (Guibourtia spp.)
  • Caribbean Heart Pine (Pinus caribaea)
  • Cedar, Spanish (Cedrela odorata)
  • Chengal (Neobalanocarpus)
  • Circassian Walnut (Juglans regia)
  • Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa)
  • Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata)
  • Doussie (Afzelia spp.)
  • East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Ebony (Diospyros spp.)
  • Ekki (Lophira alata)
  • Elm, Carpathian (Ulmus spp.)
  • European White Oak (Quercus robur)
  • Garapa (Apuleia leiocarpa)
  • Greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiei)
  • Guanacaste (Enterolobium cyclocarpum)
  • Hura (Hura crepitans)
  • Ipé (Tabebuia spp.)
  • Iroko (Chlorophora excelsa)
  • Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry (Hymenaea courbaril)
  • Kempas (Koompassia malaccensis)
  • Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.)
  • Khaya/African mahogany (Khaya spp.)
  • Koa (Acacia koa)
  • Limba, White (Terminalia superba)
  • Macassar ebony (Diospyros spp.)
  • Maccaranduba (Platymiscium spp.)
  • Mahogany, Genuine (Swietenia macrophylla)
  • Makore (Tieghemella heckelii)
  • Mango (Mangifera indica)
  • Massaranduba/Brazilian redwood (Manilkara spp.)
  • Meranti/lauan (Shorea spp.)
  • Merbau (Intsia spp.)
  • Morado (Machaerium scleroxylon)
  • Obeche (Triplochiton scleroxylon)
  • Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana)
  • Padauk (Pterocarpus spp.)
  • Paldao (Dracontomelon dao)
  • Pau ferro (Machaerium spp.)
  • Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)
  • Red grandis (eucalyptus grandis)
  • Red Manioqueria (Qualea spp.)
  • Rosewood (Dalbergia spp.)
  • Rosewood, Honduran (Dalbergia stevensonii)
  • Rosewood, Madagascar (Dalbergia baroni)
  • Sandé (Brosimum utile)
  • Santa Maria (Calophyllum brasiliense)
  • Santos Rosewood/pau ferro (Machaerium spp.)
  • Sapele (Entandrophragma spp.)
  • Shedua (Guibourtia ehie)
  • Shibidan (Aspidosperma album)
  • Tatabu (Diplotropis purpurea)
  • Teak (Tectona grandis)
  • Tigerwood (Astronium graveolens)
  • Tornillo (Cedrelinga catenaeformis)
  • Wenge (Millettia laurentii)
  • Yellowheart (Euxylophora paraensis)
  • Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis)
  • Ziricote (Cordia dodecandra)

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Frequently asked questions

What new feature was added to the 16th edition of IWPA's International Wood Magazine & Buyers Guide?+

The 16th edition added a 'Nine Emerging Wood Species' feature, which designers can reference to learn about lesser-known species that may suit their projects at a competitive price point compared to classic species.

When and where will IWPA's 64th Annual World of Wood Convention take place?+

The 64th Annual World of Wood Convention will be held April 1-3, 2020, at the Hyatt Regency on the banks of the Savannah River in historic Savannah, Georgia.

Who is serving as IWPA President for 2019-2020?+

Kenny MacMaster of Argo Fine Imports is serving as IWPA President for 2019-2020 and authored the introductory letter to the 16th edition of International Wood Magazine.

What resources does the 'Nature's Palette' section of International Wood Magazine recommend for identifying wood species?+

The section recommends the USDA Forest Products Lab (www.fpl.fs.fed.us/search/commonname_request.php) and The Wood Database (www.wood-database.com) as references for identifying wood species by their common and scientific names.

How does IWPA describe the purpose of its Buyers Guide?+

The Buyers Guide is described as an industry-standard tool that directly connects specifiers with suppliers who can help them source the most beautiful and highest-performance wood products from around the world.

According to IWPA President Kenny MacMaster, how does IWPA's mission benefit communities globally?+

By building acceptance and demand in North America for globally-sourced wood products from sustainably managed forests, IWPA helps the North American wood products industry serve customers while supporting the economic health of communities worldwide that rely on forestry for their livelihoods.