Rauli Nothofagus spp. From 38 S. latitude northward along the Chilean coast and up the river valleys into the high cordilleras in northern Llanquihue on poor soils. From the Province of Valparaiso to the Province of Valdivia, mostly on good soils. Boles often clear to 60 ft. Soil-block tests of Coigue indicate low resistance to attack by decay fungi, but some references give a provisional durable to moderately durable rating.
Sapwood is reported to be permeable and heartwood rated as moderately resistant.
Pressure-vacuum treatment of Coigue gave preservative salt penetrations of about 3 to 24 mm. Rauli is the preferred species. 282-3Logs are delivered to a sawmill in southern Nigeria. Export of logs fro this region, as well as from most other tropical areas, is being restricted. M 150 282-2Band mills in Ghana are designed to handle logs 5 feet and more in diameter.