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Exotic lumber is simply exotic wood that is found around the world. Remember that the term exotic as it’s used here in the US is not what is used in the rest of the world. Consider Mahogany is not considered “exotic” in it’s native central America and Northern South American regions. This is because it’s a material that is readily available in these markets. So don’t let the term “exotic” fool you into believing the wood is in short supply, but only that it’s not local to your area. Philippine Mahogany isn’t really considered “exotic” in that part of the world either. Though it’s still expensive, what makes a wood exotic should really be it’s availability.
Still there are tree species through like the American Chestnut tree that should rightfully be considered “exotic” and even endangered. The American Chestnut Tree was once in very large supply found especially in the Appalachian mountains where some grew upwards of 100 feet and had diameters of 10 feet. At one time, it’s...