The Wood of the Mother of God

A high-altitude Amazon region in Peru, dense primary forests with Cumaru trees - this is the region "Mother Dios', in English: 'Mother of God'.

HARD AND SUSTAINABLE

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

Sustainable forest management is the most successful method to date of ensuring that primary forests remain in existence in the long term and do not fall victim to displacement by agricultural land. The responsible management of primary forests is admittedly much more complex, expensive and strictly regulated than the management of plantations. But this is the only way the forest can survive despite use.

ACROSS THE ANDES

A second major challenge in Peru: transporting the logs to Lima, where the sawmill is located. Steep Andean passes have to be crossed. In autumn, when El Niño rages, the roads are barely passable due to the heavy rainfall.

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