Local, ethically and sustainably produced native forest timber plays a key role in sustainable living. But it can be hard to come by, when most timber and furniture in the shops comes from who knows where, and who knows what the true story is behind how the forests are being managed.

We were lucky enough to find a local producer of sustainable native forest timber and furniture near Jamberoo. Julian harvests mostly from trees which have blown down in the wind on his property, or surrounding properties. We bought a beautiful red cedar slab from a tree of about 70 years of age that blew down in Julian’s front yard in strong winds in 2003. We’ll make this precious piece of local timber into a much loved dining table.

See the Green Directory for Julian’s details.