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Jarrah is one of the world's truly unique hardwood timbers.
Its high structural qualities have long been famous; however it's the
sheer beauty of Jarrah that has made it keenly sought after. Crafted
meticulously into a range of precious and timeless furnishings, the warmth
and richness of Jarrah is immediately recognizable and universally prized.
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 Grown exclusively in the South West region of Western Australia, the limited
distribution of Jarrah trees means that Jarrah timber supplies are also restricted.
The forests themselves create a complex environment for bird life and ground dwellers, as
well as controlling the ever-present threats of rising salinity levels, top soil erosion and land
degradation.
In 1999, the Western Australian Government established the Forest Products Commission to monitor the commercial production; allocation and sale of forest products from state owned and managed plantations and native forests. The Commission's objective is the long-term viability of the forest products industry and the sustainability of valued natural resources like Jarrah. The Forest Management Plan, developed by the Forest Products Commission in consultation with the Conservation Commission and the Department of Conservation and Land Management in Western Australia, provides a blueprint for native forest and plantation management for the next ten years. It stipulates the amount of timber available for harvesting each year. On 1st of January 2004, the total harvestable saw log quota for Jarrah was set at 131,000 cubic metres, down from 234,000 cubic metres in 2003. This is a further significant reduction from the levels of 1999-2002 when the quota was set at 324,000 cubic metres; a level which many in the industry regarded as too low even then. Under the new Forest Management Plan, it is the intention of the Western Australian Government to guarantee the new quota through legislation for a period of ten years. Jarrah consumption continues to maintain its levels domestically. Demand for rare or specialized hardwood from emerging overseas markets is also growing steadily. It is widely acknowledged by industry groups and those controlling the resource management, that restricted supply will result in the price of Jarrah rising at an accelerated rate over coming years. |
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