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Article: The alder advantage: gaining popularity, red alder is poised to enter new markets.(WOOD OF THE MONTH: Alder)
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- Wood & Wood Products
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- August 1, 2009
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Growing on the Pacific Coast of the United States and Canada, red alder (Alnus rubra) is one of some 15 species of alder in North America, and approximately 30 worldwide. In fact, Alnus rubra is considered the most common hardwood in the Pacific Northwest, although at 33 pounds per cubic foot, it is moderately Light. Use of red alder has been steadily increasing to include cabinetry, doors, furniture, musical instruments, turnery, carving, plywood corestock, woodenware and veneer.
When Wood of the Month Last covered alder, we noted that it is one of those woods with a wide range of looks, from "dear" to the more rustic, knotty ...