Briggs Veneers
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The species listed below are managed and harvested sustainably from Australian State Forests, in accordance with Government environmental regulations. By law, State Forest land is not allowed to be permanently cleared; it must always be replanted. Sustainable harvest means that the amount of timber that grows back each year is greater than, or equal to, the amount harvested. Some of this veneer comes from private forests, these are harvested in accordance with strict State and Federal Government laws to protect biodiversity, endangered species, Old-growth, water quality and other biological values. Additionally, none of these species is endangered, according to the World Conservation Union (the IUCN).
All State Forests have carefully planned reserves for the preservation of endangered species, biodiversity, visual amenity, soil conservation, streamside vegetation and other values. At least 39% of all government owned forest is in reserves and at least 85% of old growth forest in Australia is protected. In every state there is an independent body that overseas, approves or audits all forest harvest to ensure that environmental laws are met.
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| Specie | Origin | Colour | Value | Sample | Project |
| Acacia, Rose | Australia | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Ash, Tasmanian | Australia | White/Cream | Less Than Average | |
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| Ash, Victorian | Australia | White/Cream | Less Than Average |  |
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| Blackbutt | Australia | Pale/Mid Brown | Average |  |
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| Blackwood, Tasmanian | Australia | Mild Greenish Brown/Golden Brown | Average |  |
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| BrushBox | Australia | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Gum, Forest Red | Australia | Mid/Dark Warm Brown | Average |  |
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| Gum, Rose | Australia | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Gum, Southern Blue | Tasmania | Pale/Mid Brown | Less Than Average |  |
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| Gum, Spotted | Australia | Mild Greenish Brown/Golden Brown | Average |  |
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| Gum, Sydney Blue | Australia | Reddish | Average |  |
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| Ironbark, Grey | Australia | Very Dark Brown/Black | Average |  |
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| Ironbark, Red | Australia | Reddish | Average |  |
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| Jarrah | Australia | Reddish | Average |  |
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| Jarrah Burr | Australia | Burl, Pommelle and Exotic | Very Expensive |  |
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| Jarrah, Figured Quarter | Australia | Reddish | Average |  |
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| Karri, Western Australian | Australia | Mid/Dark Warm Brown | Average |  |
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| Myrtle, Flame | Tasmania | Striped | Average | |
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| Myrtle, NSW | Australia | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Myrtle, Tasmanian | Tasmania | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Oak, Figured Tasmanian | Tasmania | Pale/Mid Brown | Average | |
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| Oak, Tasmanian | Tasmania | Pale/Mid Brown | Average | |
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| Pine, Hoop | Australia | White/Cream | Less Than Average |  |
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| Pine, Knotty Radiata | Australia | Straw/Golden | Less Than Average | |
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| Sassafras, Golden | Tasmania | Straw/Golden | Average |  |
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| Stringybark | Tasmania | Pale/Mid Brown | Average | |
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| Turpentine | Australia | Mid/Dark Warm Brown | Average |  |
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| Wattle, Silver | Tasmania | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Total: 28 |
The species listed below are from rainforests. More than 90% of all the rainforest on the Australian mainland is now fully protected and can never be harvested, by law. The limited number of these trees that need to be harvested for veneer come from private property, such as farms. Because of the speciality nature of these veneers, combined with the fact that the veneering process enables one tree to supply up to 2,000 m2 of veneer, very few trees of these species need to be harvested.
Additionally, these species are selectively logged and Permits must be obtained from government authorities prior to any forest harvest. By law, threatened species, biodiversity, soil and water quality, forest ecosystem health and heritage values must be conserved. Furthermore, none of the above species is endangered, according to the World Conservation Union (the IUCN).
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| Specie | Origin | Colour | Value | Sample | Project |
| Alder, Rose | Australia | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Ash, Silver | Australia | White/Cream | Less Than Average |  |
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| Blackbean | Australia | Mild Greenish Brown/Golden Brown | Average |  |
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| Blackwood, Queensland | Australia | Mild Greenish Brown/Golden Brown | Average |  |
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| Cedar, Red | Australia | Reddish | Average |  |
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| Cherry, Queensland | Australia | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Coachwood, NSW | Australia | Pinkish/Orange Brown | Average |  |
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| Oak, Silky | Australia | Pinkish | Average |  |
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| Sycamore, Queensland | Australia | Pinkish/Orange Brown | Average |  |
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| Walnut, Queensland | Australia | Mild Greenish Brown/Golden Brown | Average | |
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| Total: 10 |
The supply of all veneers is subject to availability. These images of these veneers are indicative only. Veneer is a natural product and so its appearance, in terms of colour, pattern and grain may vary considerably from log to log and batch to batch. Furthermore, an image of a veneer sample does not properly represent the appearance of a full size polished panel. Please note that images may appear different in colour and tone on different monitors and computers. The best way to control the appearance of the veneer on your project is to make an appointment to inspect and select veneer from actual current stocks, just prior to the placement of the joinery/furniture order. The customer should then prepare test samples of this veneer and laminate/finish them in the same way as on the project.
This information presented on this web-site is intended as a guide only. Although Briggs Veneers endeavours to keep the web-site up-to-date, products may run out of stock, be discontinued or added without notification, and without the web-site being updated. Product and environmental information may also change from time to time without web-site updates or notification. Environmental information has been interpreted and summarised from large amounts of complex forestry legislation, and it needs to be noted that the interpretation of such forest management/environmental information and terminology is often subjective and open to individual points of view. Briggs Veneers is not liable nor responsible for any errors or misinterpretations of such forest information.