A few facts about Kauri Pine

Queensland kauri pine is one of Australia’s native softwood timber species. Its species name, Agathis robusta, is derived from its cones, which look like a ball of thread (agathis), combined with its vigorous growth (robusta). An attractive timber suited to many indoor uses, including fine cabinetry, the Queensland kauri was heavily logged in the early years of European settlement. Large trees are therefore more rare now than in pre-European times; despite this, the species is not classified as endangered.

The wood of the Queensland kauri is creamy-white. The surface is plain in appearance, and the timber has a fine grain and clear, even texture that is much darker than Hoop Pine. The shimmering ray flecks that occur on the face of quarter-cut timbers distinguish it from hoop and bunya pines, which produce a less startling figure.

Now a rare timber, the Queensland kauri is almost completely cut out and does not perform well in plantations. Other Agathis species are found in North Queensland and New Guinea. The New Zealand kauri is also almost unobtainable now.

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