Eucalyptus Marginata, otherwise known as Jarrah or Swan River Mahogany is an Australian hardwood. Jarrah wood is strong and durable and comes in a range of tones from deep red to pale. It is insect-resistant and used for flooring and joinery purposes.
Is is environmentally-friendly to use Jarrah wood from Australia?
Surprisingly, Jarrah wood is more environmentally-friendly than you’d think. Jarrah grows specifically in the south of Western Australia and it is currently a “near threatened” species, which means that it is important to preserve the species and the habitats it supports. However, when Australia was colonised in the 18th Century, Jarrah was more abundant and heavily used for industrial purposes, in the construction of roads and the production of railway sleepers. Because of its strength, insect and rot-resistance, Jarrah wood was also shipped to Britain for the same purposes, therefore Jarrah is more prevalent in the UK than you might expect.
Reclaimed wood flooring is an environmentally-responsible way to make use of these more exotic resources without disturbing the natural population and without incurring the cost and pollution of transporting Jarrah wood from the other side of the world. You can find more examples of our reclaimed wood flooring in our solid wood flooring portfolio.
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