Wood Species — South American Forest Products

Radiata Pine

Radiata Pine is Chile’s primary commercial softwood, sourced from managed plantations in the Biobío region. Available as sawn wood, remanufactured timber, and logs. Widely used in construction, furniture, and packaging. View Radiata Pine product page.

Eucalyptus Regnans

One of the tallest hardwood species in the world, sourced from Chilean plantations. Available as sawn wood and logs. Used in structural applications and industrial processing. View Eucalyptus Regnans product page.

Eucalyptus Grandis

Eucalyptus Grandis is sourced from managed plantations across South America. It is one of the most widely planted eucalyptus species in South America. Available as sawn wood and plywood. Used in flooring, panels, and construction. View Eucalyptus Grandis product page.

South American Pine

South American Pine includes Pinus taeda and Pinus elliottii, sourced from plantations across South America. Available as sawn wood, finger joint, and remanufactured products. Similar in properties to Southern Yellow Pine. View South American Pine product page.

Teak

Plantation Teak sourced from South American plantations. One of the most valued tropical hardwoods globally. Available as sawn wood, boards, and laminated panels. Prized for durability, stability, and natural oil content. View Teak product page.

Tropical Hardwoods

Pacific Forest sources a wide range of South American tropical hardwoods including Cumaru, Garapa, Cumala, Curupaú, Cachimbo Blanco, and Marupa. Available as sawn wood and in various processed formats. View Tropical Hardwoods product page.

Common Name Scientific Name Density (kg/m³) Primary Application
Radiata PinePinus radiata480 – 500Construction, Remanufacturing
Eucalyptus RegnansEucalyptus regnans650 – 850Flooring, Structural
Eucalyptus GrandisEucalyptus grandis600 – 650Flooring, Panels, Construction
South American PinePinus taeda / Pinus elliottii510 – 540Engineering, Panels
TeakTectona grandis630 – 720Marine, Exterior Decking
CumaruDipteryx odorata1070Heavy Construction, Decks
GarapaApuleia leiocarpa830Outdoor Furniture, Flooring
CumalaVirola spp.400 – 550Plywood, Veneer
CurupaúAnadenanthera colubrina1000+Bridges, Railway Sleepers
Cachimbo BlancoCariniana domesticata550Joinery, Furniture
MarupaSimarouba amara350 – 450Mouldings, Modeling

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