Fiji Mahogany
Fiji Mahogany is a high-quality, sustainable wood from a plantation controlled by the Fiji government. Known for its beauty, durability and strength, it is ideal for building musical instruments. It is a reddish wood, resistant to moisture and wear, easy to work with and retains its shape and color.
Fiji mahogany is a hard and resistant wood, with a reddish color that varies from light to dark red. In addition, Fiji Mahogany is a very versatile wood that is easily worked and is very resistant to moisture and wear.
Is Fiji Mahogany listed in CITES??
Fiji Mahogany does not need a CITES permit because it is not listed as a protected species under CITES. Fiji Mahogany is a mahogany species native to Fiji and is not endangered nor does international trade pose a threat to the survival of the species. Therefore, it does not require a CITES permit for international trade.
In addition, the Fijian government has a sustainable forest management policy that allows for the sustainable management of Fiji mahogany.
It is a local government initiative, which aims to protect the natural forests. This ensures that the timber is managed sustainably. The plantation is controlled by the government, which monitors the growth of the trees and ensures that they are cut responsibly.
This initiative ensures that Fiji mahogany is a sustainable wood and that its production does not harm natural forests and biodiversity.
At Maderas Barber we take our commitment to using sustainable and legal woods very seriously. For this reason, we have added Fiji Mahogany to our catalog.