How is jarrah produced?

How is jarrah produced?

Jarrah can only be sourced from old growth and native forest regrowth in Western Australia, where it is more commonly available. Many of these forests are now reserved and little to no jarrah is currently grown in commercial plantations.

Why is jarrah not sustainable?

Together, unsustainable logging and the shifting climate has lowered the biomass and changed the structure of the jarrah forest. The only form of timber industry with any future in this environment is the collection of coarse woody debris.

Is jarrah environmentally sustainable?

New Jarrah is a sustainable, renewable resource, exclusively harvested from regrowth forests in WA. All native forests harvested in WA are regenerated or replanted each year. To learn more about the timber harvesting planning process, see this factsheet.

Is jarrah endangered?

Not extinct
Jarrah/Extinction status

How hard is Jarrah?

Its density of 820 kg/m³ and hardness of 8.5 on the Janka scale provide for durable flooring. Jarrah is resilient enough to be used not just as solid timber, but also as engineered flooring, parquetry, or decking.

Can you burn Jarrah wood?

Jarrah – Jarrah is a common and well sought-after Eucalyptus hardwood for home heating in Western Australia. Both traces of smoke and ash are minimal, making it an ideal solution. Using it in a mixed capacity with Jarrah might be worth considering.

Is jarrah protected?

The chuditch, before the introduction of large mammalian pest species, was the largest carnivorous marsupial in south-west WA, distributed across 70% of mainland Australia. It now inhabits only 2% and is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act of 1999.

How hard is jarrah wood?

Is jarrah grown in plantations?

There are many species of tree grown in state forests and plantations of WA which are used for timber. jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) – the main native hardwood species harvested for timber which grows in the lateritic soils of south-west WA. The heartwood is dark red and relatively coarse in texture.

What eats the jarrah tree?

glyphopa, or The larva of the small native moth, the jarrah leaf miner, Perthida glyphopa Common, is the most important insect pest of jarrah, Eucalyptus marginata, in the south west of Western Australia.

How much is Jarrah wood worth?

MOST POPULAR: 85x20mm Standard & Better Grade – $8.05 per lineal metre. Our Jarrah decking timber starts from just $4.80/lm. See below for the available sizes and gradings.

How is the new jarrah a sustainable resource?

New Jarrah is a sustainable, renewable resource, exclusively harvested from regrowth forests in WA. Sustainable forest management in WA is governed by a comprehensive legislative framework and management procedures. Sustainable forest management balances ecological, economic and socio-cultural values of the forest.

What kind of wood is Jarrah used for?

Australian craftsmen use jarrah, a eucalyptus that resembles mahogany and teak, for fine furniture, cabinets, and wall paneling. But since the Aussies started exporting jarrah in the 1800s, the rest of the world has found it more suitable for docks, bridges, and decking.

How often does a jarrah tree bloom in a year?

The jarrah trees will typically grow in soils derived from ironstone and often found in areas where is ironstone is present or within its range. Jarrah trees bloom only once every two years, for a single season. The jarrah trees produce large, beautiful white flowers that transform the forest canopy and create a haven for bees.

How did the Jarrah Forest get its name?

The name of the forest refers to the region’s dominant ecosystem: jarrah forest; that is, a tall, open forest in which the dominant overstory tree is the jarrah. (Eucalyptus marginata). Soils in the jarrah forest are fertile, but often salt laden.