The group has supported the move towards increasing tree species suitable to carving. This has been done by assisting the development of marketing wood products. They have also introduced 3 percent environmental charge on all wood products they purchase from Kenyan carvers. The money is being used for reforestation in Kenya. However, fears have been expressed that the quality of the carvings may deteriorate.
Experts say the quality of the alternative wood is excellent.
The fast growing wood weighs less that the mature kinds. Brazilian rosewood, or Jacaranda has been said to be particularly light but durable. Comments about this story. The Earth Times All rights reserved.