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Species: |
Eucalyptus patens (common name: “yarri”). |
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Colour: |
WA Blackbutt is a pale yellowish-brown with a “cat’s paw” feature grain. |
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Hardness: |
6.9KN (similar level of wearing to Jarrah) |
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Location: |
WA blackbutt is a natural distribution that coincides closely with that of jarrah, from near Perth in the north to Albany on the south coast. Our WA blackbutt is sourced from government managed forestry operations – a PEFC accredited source. |
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WA History: |
Blackbutt's main use has been in flooring, although in the past it was used for general construction, case manufacture, sleepers, flooring and panelling. |
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Availability: |
Availability is limited, because a large part of the resource is now conserved in stream reserves. The timber is available in small quantities in Western Australia, almost exclusively to Lifewood. |