A conifer of the Pinaceae family native to North Africa, cedar is an aromatic, durable and light wood.

The Cypress tree is an evergreen tree from the Cupressaceae family. Its name is derived from the Greek mythology in which Cyparisse, Telephus’ son, was turned into a cypress by Apollo.

This ancient wood comes from a parasitic evergreen tree. Native to the Mysore region of India, its fragrant and medicinal properties have been known for 4,000 years.

Slash-and-burn agriculture is an ancient practice that has accompanied humanity throughout its history. In antiquity, people would burn wood chips and resins to honour their Gods.

Its name comes from the Arabic ‘anbar’. Amber – fossilised conifer resin – comes in all shades from yellow to orange to dark brown.