Premium Sustainable Timber
Providing premium dimension lumber and sawn timber solutions from responsibly managed forests worldwide.
Our Collection
Superior strength-to-weight ratio. Premier choice for structural integrity and distinct aesthetic grain.
Versatile wood popular in residential framing, offering even texture and a light, clean appearance.
Highly sustainable and renewable. Excellent for treatments, internal joinery, and furniture manufacturing.
Kiln-dried and surfaced for consistency. The backbone of dimension lumber for construction worldwide.
Europe's most widespread pine. Renowned for its warm reddish heartwood and excellent durability.
The world's largest spruce species. Exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio prized in aviation and acoustics.
Japan's national tree. Aromatic, lightweight, and revered for centuries in traditional architecture.
America's most commercially important timber group. Unmatched treatability and structural performance.
A premium plantation eucalyptus. Rich mahogany-like appearance with excellent stability and natural durability.
The ultimate cladding and decking timber. Naturally rot-resistant with a distinctive warm, aromatic character.
Our Commitment
Every piece of timber we distribute originates from forests managed for regeneration and ecological health. By adhering to global standards, we safeguard biodiversity for future generations.
We partner with forest stewards across North America, Scandinavia, and the Southern Hemisphere to ensure end-to-end traceability and responsible sourcing practices.
Inquiries
Global HQ
18 Sin Ming Lane, #07-24 Midview City
Singapore 573960
sales@forest-wood.com
Phone
+65 6019 0719
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of the world's most recognized and commercially important softwood species. Prized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, it has been the backbone of structural timber in construction for over a century.
Its heartwood ranges from yellowish to reddish-brown, with a pronounced straight grain that gives it a bold, distinguished appearance ideal for exposed beam applications and premium finishes.
Douglas Fir is the premier choice for heavy structural framing, glulam beams, post-and-beam construction, and engineered wood products. Its natural resistance to decay when treated makes it suitable for decking, fencing, and marine applications.
Architects and designers frequently specify Douglas Fir for feature walls, ceiling beams, and exposed timber structures where both performance and visual appeal are paramount.
Our Douglas Fir is sourced from sustainably managed forests in the Pacific Northwest of North America — primarily British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington State. All supply chains are FSC® and PEFC™ certified.
Hem Fir is a commercial grouping that combines Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and various true Firs (Abies spp.). This combination provides a consistent, reliable lumber product that dominates residential construction framing in North America.
Its light, creamy white to pale brown color and fine, even texture make it one of the most visually clean softwoods available, lending itself to applications where appearance matters alongside structural performance.
Hem Fir is the go-to choice for wall studs, floor joists, rafters, and general framing. Its uniform texture also makes it excellent for interior trim, mouldings, and paneling where a smooth painted finish is desired.
It accepts stains and paints exceptionally well, making it a preferred option for millwork, cabinetry backing, and shelving throughout residential and light commercial projects.
Our Hem Fir supply originates from managed forests across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. We maintain full chain-of-custody certification ensuring every board is traceable to its forest of origin.
Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata) is one of the most widely planted commercial timber species in the world. Native to California's central coast, it has been extensively cultivated in New Zealand, Chile, Australia, and South Africa.
With its rapid growth cycle of 25–30 years to harvest maturity, Radiata Pine is the benchmark for sustainable plantation forestry. Its light, creamy-yellow sapwood and pale brown heartwood offer a warm, clean aesthetic.
Radiata Pine excels in internal joinery, furniture manufacturing, mouldings, and paneling. It is highly receptive to preservative treatment, making it ideal for outdoor decking, landscaping timbers, and utility poles.
The species is also widely used for engineered wood products including plywood, MDF, particleboard, and laminated veneer lumber (LVL), making it one of the most versatile commercial timbers available.
Our Radiata Pine is primarily sourced from PEFC™-certified plantation forests in New Zealand and Chile, ensuring full renewability and minimal ecological impact on native ecosystems.
Spruce encompasses several species within the Picea genus, most commercially important being Sitka Spruce, White Spruce, and Engelmann Spruce. Together with Pine and Fir, Spruce forms the SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir) lumber grade that underpins global construction.
Characterized by its near-white to pale yellowish color, fine uniform grain, and excellent workability, Spruce delivers the consistency that builders demand for framing, sheathing, and general construction applications.
Spruce is the global standard for dimension lumber — studs, joists, rafters, and planking. Its high strength-to-weight ratio and uniform drying characteristics make it ideal for kiln-dried, surfaced lumber products in standardized dimensions.
Beyond construction, Spruce is prized in specialty applications including aircraft construction, musical instrument soundboards (particularly Sitka Spruce), and food-grade packaging due to its lack of resin and odor neutrality.
Our Spruce is sourced from managed boreal and temperate forests across Canada, Scandinavia, and the Baltic states. All mills are certified under FSC® and/or PEFC™ standards with full chain-of-custody documentation.
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is the most widely distributed pine species in the world, stretching across Europe and into Siberia. It has been a cornerstone of European construction and woodworking for centuries, valued for its distinctive reddish-brown heartwood and creamy-yellow sapwood.
The timber offers a compelling combination of moderate strength, natural durability, and visual warmth. Its resinous nature provides inherent resistance to decay, making it one of the few softwoods suitable for semi-exposed applications without treatment.
Scots Pine is extensively used in construction framing, cladding, flooring, and joinery across Europe and beyond. Its natural durability class makes it popular for window frames, doors, and exterior cladding in Scandinavian building traditions.
The species is also the primary raw material for Scandinavian glulam production, cross-laminated timber (CLT), and premium plywood. Its warm tones make it a favorite for interior paneling, furniture, and cabinetry.
Our Scots Pine is sourced from sustainably managed boreal forests in Sweden, Finland, and the Baltic states. All supply chains maintain FSC® and PEFC™ chain-of-custody certification with full traceability.
Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) is the largest spruce species in the world, with old-growth specimens reaching heights of over 90 meters along the Pacific coast from Alaska to Northern California. It is among the lightest commercial softwoods while maintaining remarkable structural properties.
Its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio has made it legendary in aircraft construction — from World War I biplanes to the de Havilland Mosquito. Today, it remains the benchmark for high-performance wooden structures where weight savings are critical.
Sitka Spruce is the gold standard for acoustic instrument soundboards — virtually every premium piano, guitar, and violin top is crafted from select Sitka. Its resonant properties are unmatched in the timber world.
In construction, Sitka is used for masts, spars, boat building, ladder rails, and any application where a high strength-to-weight ratio is essential. It is also widely used in general framing, cladding, and as a core component in engineered wood products.
Our Sitka Spruce is sourced from FSC®-certified forests in British Columbia and Southeast Alaska, where sustainable harvest practices ensure the preservation of old-growth coastal ecosystems.
Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica), commonly known as Japanese Cedar, is Japan's most important commercial timber species and its national tree. Cultivated for over 500 years, it holds deep cultural significance and forms the backbone of traditional Japanese architecture.
The timber is characteristically lightweight, soft, and aromatic with a striking contrast between its pale sapwood and reddish-pink to deep brown heartwood. Its natural oils provide excellent resistance to moisture, insects, and fungal decay.
Sugi is integral to traditional Japanese construction — from temple pillars and shrine gates to the iconic yakisugi (charred cedar) cladding technique that has gained worldwide popularity. It is used extensively for interior paneling, ceiling boards, sliding doors, and decorative posts.
Modern applications include premium exterior cladding (both natural and charred), decking, fencing, and landscape architecture. Its aromatic properties also make it popular for sake barrels, storage chests, and bathhouse interiors.
Our Sugi is sourced from SGEC-certified plantation forests in Kyushu and the Kii Peninsula, Japan. We work directly with Japanese forest cooperatives to ensure sustainable harvest cycles and support rural forestry communities.
Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) is a commercial grouping of several pine species — primarily Loblolly, Longleaf, Slash, and Shortleaf Pine — native to the southeastern United States. It is the most commercially significant timber group in North America, accounting for over 40% of all U.S. lumber production.
SYP is denser and harder than most softwoods, with a distinctive yellow to orange-brown color and bold, prominent grain. Its open cellular structure makes it the most treatable softwood in the world, accepting preservative chemicals more readily than any other commercial species.
Southern Yellow Pine dominates the pressure-treated lumber market — decks, docks, boardwalks, playground equipment, utility poles, and marine pilings. Its superior treatability gives it unmatched longevity in ground-contact and high-moisture applications.
Beyond treated applications, SYP is a structural powerhouse used in heavy timber framing, trusses, and engineered wood products. Its high density also makes it excellent for industrial flooring, pallets, and crating where impact resistance is essential.
Our Southern Yellow Pine is sourced from SFI®-certified managed forests across the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Texas. Rapid growth cycles of approximately 60 years ensure full renewability and continuous supply.
Red Grandis (Eucalyptus grandis) is one of the most commercially successful plantation hardwood species in the world. Originally native to eastern Australia, it has been extensively cultivated in South America — particularly Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina — where controlled plantation management has produced timber of remarkable consistency and quality.
The timber features a warm, reddish-pink to mahogany-brown heartwood with an interlocked grain that gives it a distinctive, attractive appearance. Often compared to genuine mahogany in aesthetics, Grandis offers a sustainable, plantation-grown alternative to tropical hardwoods harvested from natural forests.
Grandis excels in high-end exterior and interior applications. Its natural durability and dimensional stability make it ideal for premium cladding, decking, window frames, and door manufacturing. The species is increasingly specified by architects seeking a responsibly sourced hardwood with tropical aesthetics.
Interior applications include flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and decorative paneling. Its workability with both hand and machine tools, combined with excellent finishing properties, make it a versatile choice for joinery and millwork.
Our Grandis is sourced from FSC®-certified eucalyptus plantations in Uruguay and Brazil, where managed rotations of 20–25 years ensure continuous, renewable supply with minimal impact on native ecosystems. Full chain-of-custody documentation accompanies every shipment.
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is one of the most prized softwood species in the world for exterior applications. Native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, it is renowned for its exceptional natural durability, dimensional stability, and warm, aromatic character.
The heartwood ranges from reddish-brown to pinkish-brown with a uniform, straight grain and fine texture. Its natural extractives — thujaplicins and other compounds — provide outstanding resistance to moisture, fungal decay, and insect attack without the need for chemical treatment.
Western Red Cedar is the premier species for exterior cladding, shingles, shakes, and siding worldwide. Its low density, excellent insulating properties, and minimal shrinkage make it dimensionally stable across wide temperature and humidity variations — critical for facades exposed to weather.
Beyond cladding, it is extensively used for decking, pergolas, garden furniture, greenhouse construction, saunas, and boat building. Interior applications include feature walls, ceiling linings, and closet linings where its distinctive cedar aroma provides natural moth resistance.
Our Western Red Cedar is sourced from sustainably managed forests in British Columbia, Canada — the world's primary production region. All supply chains maintain FSC® certification with full chain-of-custody traceability from forest to customer.
Our Collection
Superior strength-to-weight ratio. Premier choice for structural integrity.
Versatile wood popular in residential framing with clean appearance.
Highly sustainable and renewable. Excellent for treatments and joinery.
Kiln-dried and surfaced for consistency. The backbone of dimension lumber.
Europe's most widespread pine with warm reddish heartwood.
World's largest spruce. Exceptional stiffness prized in aviation.
Japan's national tree. Aromatic and revered in traditional architecture.
America's most important timber group. Unmatched treatability.
Premium plantation eucalyptus with rich mahogany-like appearance.
Ultimate cladding timber. Naturally rot-resistant and aromatic.
Our Commitment
Every piece of timber we distribute originates from forests managed for regeneration and ecological health. By adhering to global standards, we safeguard biodiversity for future generations.
We partner with forest stewards across North America, Scandinavia, and the Southern Hemisphere to ensure end-to-end traceability and responsible sourcing practices.
Our commitment extends beyond certification — we invest in reforestation programs, support indigenous land management, and contribute to carbon offset initiatives across every region we operate in.
Inquiries
Global HQ
18 Sin Ming Lane, #07-24 Midview City
Singapore 573960
sales@forest-wood.com
Phone
+65 6019 0719
Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (SGT)
Chain of Custody
Forest Wood Pte Ltd holds FSC® Chain of Custody certification (DNV-COC-002146), independently audited and issued by DNV Business Assurance. This certifies that our trading operations conform to the FSC-STD-40-004 V3-1 standard.
Our certification covers the trading of timber products claimed as FSC 100% and FSC Mix in transfer system, ensuring full traceability from responsibly managed forests to your project site.
Certificate No.
DNV-COC-002146
Issue Number
2
Initial Certification
21 January 2021
Valid
21 Jan 2026 – 20 Jan 2031
Standard
FSC-STD-40-004 V3-1
Issuing Body
DNV Business Assurance
Scope of Certification
Trading of Timber Products, claimed as FSC 100%, FSC Mix in transfer system.
Chain of Custody
Forest Wood Pte Ltd holds PEFC™ Chain of Custody certification (DNVSE-PEFC-COC-328), independently audited and issued by DNV Business Assurance. This certifies that our trading operations conform to the PEFC ST 2002:2020 and PEFC ST 2001:2020 standards.
Our certification covers the trading of timber products PEFC Certified through Physical Separation Method, ensuring full traceability and integrity of certified material throughout our supply chain.
Certificate No.
DNVSE-PEFC-COC-328
Certificate Type
Individual certificate
Initial Certification
21 January 2021
Valid
21 Jan 2026 – 20 Jan 2031
Standards
PEFC ST 2002:2020, PEFC ST 2001:2020
Issuing Body
DNV Business Assurance
Scope of Certification
Trading of Timber Products PEFC Certified through Physical Separation Method.
Product Categories
Sawnwood · Impregnated / Treated Wood · Finger Jointed Lumber · Pellets and Briquettes · Plywood
Who We Are
Founded in Singapore, Forest Wood Pte Ltd is a specialist timber trading company connecting responsibly managed forests with construction and manufacturing markets across Asia Pacific and beyond.
The people behind Forest Wood — experienced professionals with deep industry knowledge.
Explore →How we source, grade, and deliver premium timber products across the globe.
Explore →Our journey from a Singapore startup to a trusted name in the global timber trade.
Explore →About — 01
We conduct every transaction with transparency and honesty. Our word is our bond — whether negotiating with sawmills in Scandinavia or delivering to jobsites in Southeast Asia. Every certificate, every grade stamp, every tally sheet is accurate and verifiable.
Timber supply chains span oceans and seasons. We manage complexity so our customers don't have to — maintaining consistent stock levels, predictable lead times, and proactive communication from order placement through to final delivery.
We build long-term relationships with mills, logistics providers, and customers alike. We invest time in understanding each partner's needs and constraints, creating supply solutions that work for everyone in the chain.
Responsible forestry is not a marketing tagline — it is a business imperative. We source exclusively from certified and verified legal origins, maintaining FSC® and PEFC™ chain-of-custody certification across our entire operation.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in grading accuracy, documentation, and customer service. Every shipment is inspected, every document verified. We believe that attention to detail at every stage is what separates good from exceptional.
The timber industry is evolving rapidly. We embrace new technologies in grading, logistics tracking, and digital documentation to modernize the supply chain — making it faster, more transparent, and more efficient for all stakeholders.
About — 02
Our team combines decades of experience in timber trading, forestry, logistics, and sustainable supply chain management. Based across Singapore and Southeast Asia, we bring regional expertise with a global perspective.
Executive Team
Experienced timber industry leaders with backgrounds in international trade, forestry management, and sustainable business development across Asia Pacific markets.
Commercial Team
Multilingual trading professionals managing relationships with mills, agents, and customers across 21 countries. Deep knowledge of species, grades, and regional market dynamics.
Supply Chain Team
Specialists in international freight, vessel chartering, container logistics, and customs documentation. Ensuring on-time delivery from forest to port to project site.
Quality & Certification
Dedicated professionals managing FSC® and PEFC™ chain-of-custody compliance, timber legality verification, quality control, and grading standards across all supply origins.
About — 03
From forest to final delivery, our operations are designed for quality, traceability, and efficiency at every stage of the supply chain.
We work directly with certified sawmills and forest managers across North America, Scandinavia, the Baltics, South America, and the Southern Hemisphere. Every supplier is vetted for legality, sustainability certification, and consistent quality. Our procurement team monitors global supply conditions, pricing trends, and shipping schedules to secure the best value for our customers.
All timber is inspected at origin by qualified graders or independent third-party agencies. We verify species, dimensions, moisture content, grade compliance, and packaging standards before shipment. Our quality control protocols ensure that what arrives at destination matches what was ordered — every time.
We manage complex international logistics including vessel chartering, container bookings, port coordination, and customs documentation. Our logistics team has established relationships with major shipping lines and freight forwarders, ensuring competitive rates and reliable transit times across all trade routes.
Full chain-of-custody documentation accompanies every shipment — from FSC® and PEFC™ certificates to phytosanitary certificates, bills of lading, and timber legality verification documents. We ensure compliance with importing country regulations including the EU Timber Regulation, US Lacey Act, and Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Act.
Our commitment doesn't end at the port. We coordinate last-mile delivery, handle claims promptly and fairly, and maintain ongoing communication with customers to anticipate future requirements. We view every delivery as the beginning of the next order — not the end of a transaction.
About — 04
From humble beginnings to a trusted name in global timber trading — our milestones reflect a steady commitment to growth, quality, and responsible forestry.
Forest Wood Pte Ltd is incorporated in Singapore with a vision to modernize the timber supply chain connecting responsibly managed forests with Asia Pacific markets. Operations begin with a focus on softwood dimension lumber from North America.
Expanded supply origins to include Scandinavian and Baltic producers. Established first sales relationships in Thailand and Malaysia, growing the customer base across Southeast Asia.
Achieved dual FSC® and PEFC™ Chain of Custody certification through DNV Business Assurance, formalizing our commitment to traceable, responsibly sourced timber across all product lines.
Added Japanese Sugi, Radiata Pine from New Zealand and Chile, and Southern Yellow Pine from the southeastern United States to our product portfolio. Opened sales offices in Thailand and Malaysia.
Reached 21 countries across four continents in our supply and distribution network. Expanded into South American supply origins including Argentina and Brazil. Strengthened partnerships with European producers in Germany, Lithuania, and Finland.
Successfully renewed both FSC® (DNV-COC-002146) and PEFC™ (DNVSE-PEFC-COC-328) certifications for a further five-year term through January 2031, reflecting continued adherence to the highest standards in sustainable timber trading.
Worldwide Presence
From our Singapore headquarters, we connect sustainably managed forests across four continents with markets throughout Asia Pacific — ensuring reliable supply chains and responsive regional service.