To learn more about specific exotic wood species visit: http://www.hibdonhardwood.com/speciesinfo/SpeciesSelect.html Hibdon Hardwoods is a favorite supplier of Matanda, both for exotic woods and technical information regarding them. For authoritative information on selecting and caring for hardwood items such as floors and sculpture, visit: http://www.hardwood.org It is the hope of Matanda not just to create, but to educate. Please visit the Web sites listed below to learn more about the plight of exotic and endangered woods, and how you can help save them from disappearing. http://rainforest.image-centre.com/trees.html http://www.rainforesteducation.com http://seattle.ecologyfund.com/ecology/_ecology.html http://rainforest-alliance.org