Samuel Warman
University of Tasmania
Through my research into Simon Ancher Furniture Designer, I have
chosen to explore his
use of hydrowood.
Below the waters of Lake Pieman on
Tasmanian West Coast lies specialty timbers hidden and preserved for over 25
years. In 1986 the Reece Dam walls were completed, flooding the natural river
systems. As the water levels rose an ancient forest was lost and Lake Pieman
was formed.
Due to the high demand for Tasmanian
special species timbers and low supply. The possibility of extracting these
specialty timbers pioneered a more sustainable, environment friendly forestry
option. Through partnerships with University of Tasmania the timber was assessed
and CSAW found that if it was dried properly, Hydrowood became a very stable
and commercially viable product.
Hydrowood is providing a valuable
alternative to our traditional logging methods allowing craftsmen like Simon
Ancher a more sustainable option for Tasmanian Special Timbers.
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