Exotic Tropical Timber N.V. · Suriname
Footage from our timber yard and sawmill in Paramaribo: logs arriving, sawn hardwood being processed, and orders prepared for local customers and export partners.
What we stand for
We believe craftsmanship, environmental awareness and social responsibility should reinforce each other. That's why we build every customer relationship on clear agreements and respect for the material.
We aim to be the most reliable partner for Surinamese tropical hardwood — for local craftspeople and international buyers alike — by putting quality, responsible forest management and personal contact at the centre of everything we do.
Rooted in Suriname
We deliver high-quality timber products with care for quality, people and nature. Local customers and export partners speak directly with a team that understands their request.
At the Noordelijke Industrieweg in Paramaribo we handle a wide range of product requests: from targeted local orders to international trade inquiries. Personal contact keeps the process practical, fast and transparent, from first enquiry to delivery.
Sustainable forest management
For us, respect for the forest means sourcing consciously, harvesting selectively, and giving the forest room to regenerate. We work on traceability and transparency wherever this can be factually substantiated per delivery, within the framework of applicable Surinamese law and regulation.
Read about our approach →We buy timber through known suppliers and record, per delivery, which species and origin were discussed.
Harvesting is targeted rather than clearing a whole forest plot, so the forest keeps its structure and function.
Careful forest management helps protect the habitat of plants and animals in Suriname's forests.
We comply with applicable Surinamese law and regulation for logging and the timber trade.
Always consult the relevant Surinamese authorities or a legal advisor for current legal requirements.
Tree Knowledge Center
A short introduction to Suriname's forests, tree species, timber quality and responsible forest management — built to expand later with more articles, maps or FAQs.
Most of Suriname is covered by tropical rainforest, with a wide variety of tree species and growth forms.
Each timber species has its own properties — density, colour and durability — which determine what it's suited for.
In selective logging, trees are harvested individually so the surrounding forest stays intact and can recover.
A healthy forest with many species of plants and animals is more resilient and supports a stable ecosystem.
Always consult the relevant Surinamese authorities or a legal advisor for current legal requirements regarding forestry and logging.
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