| Legality of Source: | All Sustainable Forest Management Plans and Permits must be registered against legal title by title owner. | Supporting letter from Ministry of Forestry confirming legality |
| Sustainability | Sustainability is governed by legislation, namely Forest Act 1992 and Resource Management Act 1992 | Sustainability |
| Third Party Independent Certification | Not currently available. NZSFP is underway with application for Environmental Choice labeling | http://www.enviro-choice.org.nz/ |
| Density / Hardness | Nz Beeches are considered medium density hardwoods and range between 550/850 kg/m3 dependent on species and other variables. This equates to Janka ratings of 4.7 / 7. | Janka test |
| Stability | Beech is considered the most stable of indigenous timbers once dried. Flooring products are dried to a target MC of 11%. | |
| Durability | Heartwood of red and hard beech is considered durable to equivalent of H3.2 treatment class with above ground durability for 25 years | Durability |
| Energy usage | Forever beech is locally produced, saving on energy costs through a reduction in energy miles. | |
| Colour | Red / Orange (Red Beech) Caramel / Brown (Hard Beech) | view Photo Gallery
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