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American Hardwoods
'SUSTAINABILITY MEANS MEETING TODAY'S NEEDS WHILE 
CONSERVING THE RESOURCES NEEDED TOMORROW'


Source:  National Hardwood Lumber Association


why_north_american_hardwoods_web.pdf
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AMERICAN BLACK CHERRY  'Prunus serotina'

Native to East Central North America, black cherry is a favorite of woodworkers.  Good to work with, fine textured and strong, cherry's warmth, personality and charm sets it apart.  Cherry darkens to it's characteristic reddish-brown as it ages.  Heartwood often has mineral deposits or 'gum' marks, shown as dark areas and lines, adding to the character of this unique wood.


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MAPLE   genus 'Acer'


There are many species of maple, including Sugar maple, Broadleaf, White and Western Red, with a long history of use in fine furniture- making.  Some maple has a highly decorative wood grain or 'figure'
 and is known as Curly, Tiger, Quilted and Birdseye maple.


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BLACK WALNUT  'Juglans nigra'

Native to the Mid-West and East Central North America,

 black walnut is highly-prized for it's rich dark-colored heartwood.  It is both heavy and strong with 
beautiful grain.



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