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Hardwood Species

Premium Guyanese Hardwood Species

Forlene supplies a range of Guyanese hardwood species in logs, sawn lumber and custom dimensions. Select a species to view technical details.

Greenheart

Chlorocardium rodiei

Marine piling, dock construction, jetties, bridges, lock gates, heavy structural applications, waterfront construction.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Purpleheart

Peltogyne spp.

Decking, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, structural applications, decorative uses.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Mora

Mora excelsa / Mora gonggrijpii

Heavy construction, marine piling, bridges, railway sleepers, structural framing, industrial flooring.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Determa

Ocotea rubra

General construction, interior joinery, furniture, flooring, decking, boat building.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Tatabu

Diplotropis purpurea

Heavy construction, marine structures, bridges, industrial flooring, railway sleepers.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Crabwood

Carapa guianensis

Furniture, cabinetry, interior joinery, boat building, plywood, decorative veneers.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Kabukalli

Goupia glabra

General construction, flooring, decking, furniture, joinery.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Locust

Hymenaea courbaril

Heavy construction, flooring, furniture, tool handles, marine applications.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Red Cedar

Cedrela odorata

Furniture, cabinetry, interior joinery, boat building, musical instruments, decorative applications.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

Silverballi

Aniba spp. / Licaria spp.

General construction, flooring, furniture, joinery, boat building.

Round logs, square logs, sawn lumber

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Forlene can source additional Guyanese hardwood species. Contact us with your requirements.

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