Rory Wood, the late founder of Rare Woods USA, started his involvement in the wood industry when he launched a wood distribution company in Cape Town, South Africa in 1982.

With rich hues and elaborate grain patterns, exotic woods are growing in home décor. Many rare woods come from tropical climates, where trees can produce more-durable wood products, manufacturers ...

More than 85 tonnes of rare wood has been seized by Hong Kong Customs so far this year, leaving the problem of what to do with it. At least some of the haul is going to be made into traditional ...

Q: Where can I locate a very complete listing of most of the exotic woods of the world, which specifically lists specific gravities, densities and weight-per-board-foot. I'm currently building up ...

MEXICO – Rory Wood loves wood. ... He’s carried on the enterprise, selling more than 160 exotic and rare woods to craftsmen worldwide through his Rare Woods […] Sign in or Subscribe See Offers.