The wood of the Mother of God

A high-altitude Amazon region in Peru, dense primary forests with cumaru trees – this is the “ Madre Dios “, which means “Mother of God”.

HARD AND SUSTAINABLE

The wood, which grows relatively high up here, is particularly dense and resistant. That’s why it’s so popular. However, only a fraction of the wood harvested in Madre Dios comes from sustainable forestry.

However, sustainable forest management is the most successful method to date for ensuring that primary forests remain in the long term and do not fall victim to displacement by agricultural land. Responsible management of primary forests is significantly more complex, more expensive and more strictly regulated than the management of plantations. But this is the only way to keep the forest alive despite its use.

ACROSS THE ANDES

A second major challenge in Peru: transporting the tree trunks to Lima, where the sawmill is located. Steep Andean passes have to be crossed. In the fall, when El Niño is raging, the paths are barely passable due to the heavy rainfall.

However, we only send the wood on its way once independent inspections by non-governmental organizations have certified its sustainability. Our wood from Peru is FSC®-certified.