TRSTCO prides and focuses its production to a number of exotic hardwood species in a wide range of colors and characteristics targeting specific areas of the international market. These areas of focus include exterior decking, decorative veneer, flooring and furniture production. Of these selected species, a number are well known in the industry, while the others, although common in their domestic markets, are newcomers to our global clientele. Our product selection is focused on the establishment of a sustainable native specie supply, while protecting all species endangered. Our forestry team has created a long term, stable indigenous product supply, allowing our clients the confidence in the establishment of their branding of product lines with the security of a dependable and consistent fiber supply.

	CHANUL
	Common Commercial Uses Exterior decking, Exterior millwork, Flooring, Decorative veneer, Heavy construction, Furniture & Cabinetry. General Remarks This hardwood has an excellent natural durability, a straight grain & fine texture and planes well to a very smooth surface. Common Name Chanul Scientific Name Humiriastrum spp & Humiria spp Family Name Humiriaceae Other Common Names Oloroso, Chanu “Columbia”, Tauroniro, Tabaniro, Bulletwood “Guyana”, Quinilla Colorada “Peru” Geographical Zone North of Esmeraldas Province - Montalvo, Camarones, Comuna Rio Santiago, Cayapa-Colope, Selva Alegre

	MASCAREY
	Common Commercial Uses Interior Joinery, Flooring, Millwork, Furniture components, Decorative Veneer, Heavy construction, Marine work. General Remarks This hardwood has a Wavey or “Roey” grain and a medium to fine texture, it has good working properties and its natural durability is reported to be moderate to good. Common Name Urucurana Scientific Name Hieronyma alchoroides spp Family Name Euphorbiaceae Other Common Names Pillon, Suradan “Guyana” Uricana “Peru” Pantano, Cargamanto, Casaco “Columbia”, Trompillo, Carne Asada “Venezuela” Geographical Zone North of Esmeraldas Province - Montalvo, Camarones, Comuna Rio Santiago, Cayapa-Colope, Selva Alegre

	CAIMITILLO
	Common Commercial Uses Exterior decking, Flooring, Railway sleepers, Furniture, Millwork, Heavy construction. General Remarks This hardwood has a straight grain and a fine texture. It finishes to a smooth surface and has a natural exterior durability. Common Name Massaranduba-Rana Scientific Name Manikara spp Family Name Sapotacae Other Common Names Quinilla Colorada “Peru” Balata, Bulletwood “Guyana” Bulletwood, Beefwood “USA” Geographical Zone North of Esmeraldas Province - Montalvo, Camarones, Comuna Rio Santiago, Cayapa-Colope, Selva Alegre

	COLORADO MANZANO
	Common Commercial Uses Furniture, Cabinet work, Turnery, Interior trim, Joinery, Ship construction (planking and trim), General carpentry, Decorative & utility veneer and Plywood. General Remarks This hardwood has excellent natural durability and saws, dries & machines easily. It has a straight grain and a medium to fine texture, it ages to a slightly darker color. Common Name Tropillo “Fruta De Loro” Scientific Name Guarea spp Family Name Meliaceae Other Common Names Cedrillo “Argentina” Gito, Cedrohy “Brazil” Cramantee “Belize” Guano Blanco “Columbia” Cabimbo “Venezuela” Geographical Zone North of Esmeraldas Province - Montalvo, Camarones, Comuna Rio Santiago, Cayapa-Colope, Selva Alegre

	GUAYACAN
	Common Commercial Uses Exterior decking, Interior & exterior joinery, Flooring (commercial & decorative), Cabinetary, Heavy construction, Marine work, Decorative veneer. General Remarks This hardwood has an excellent natural durability, a straight grain & fine texture, it is extremely hard and planes to a very smooth surface. Common Name Ipe Scientific Name Tabebuia guayacan spp Family Name Bignoniaceae Other Common Names Ipe, Pau D-Arco “Brazil” Canaguate, Polvillo “Columbia” Hakia, Iron wood “Guyana” Tahuri Negro, Ebano Verde “Peru” Geographical Zone North of Esmeraldas Province - Montalvo, Camarones, Comuna Rio Santiago, Cayapa-Colope, Selva Alegre