Adopt a Species
Support the Preservation of Wood Knowledge
The Adopt a Species program allows supporters to help fund the continued growth of Exotic Woods of the World, one of the largest online resources dedicated to the identification, education, and appreciation of wood species from around the globe.
By symbolically adopting a species, you help support ongoing research, photography, educational content, video production, and future conservation awareness initiatives.
Why Adopt a Species?
Exotic Woods of the World is committed to documenting and preserving knowledge about the world’s hardwood and softwood species for woodworkers, collectors, students, researchers, and enthusiasts.
Your support helps us:
- Expand the global wood species archive
- Create educational guides and resources
- Produce video content and visual references
- Improve species photography and identification materials
- Promote sustainable forestry awareness
- Support future conservation-related initiatives
How to Adopt a Species
- Browse the Exotic Woods of the World species archive.
- Choose a species you would like to symbolically adopt.
- Select an adoption level below.
- Complete your contribution using our secure Stripe payment system.
- Include the species name during checkout or contact us afterward with your selection.
- Receive recognition as a species supporter (optional).
Adoption Levels
Seedling Sponsor — $10
A simple way to support the continued growth of the Exotic Woods of the World archive.
Forest Steward — $25
Help fund species research, educational resources, photography, and website development.
Species Guardian — $50
Provide expanded support for new species content, videos, and conservation awareness efforts.
Legacy Sponsor — $100+
Become a leading supporter of the Exotic Woods of the World mission and help preserve knowledge of the world’s wood species for future generations.
Choose Any Species
Supporters may symbolically adopt any species currently documented within the Exotic Woods of the World archive.
Adoptions are symbolic and are intended to support educational and informational efforts related to wood species identification, woodworking knowledge, and forestry awareness.
Conservation Commitment
Exotic Woods of the World supports and promotes organizations focused on forest conservation, habitat preservation, reforestation, and sustainable forestry awareness, including:
Learn more on our Conservation Partners page.
Symbolic Adoption Disclaimer
Adopting a species through Exotic Woods of the World is symbolic and does not represent ownership, sponsorship, conservation rights, or legal control of any tree, forest, habitat, or species population.
Contributions support the continued development of the Exotic Woods of the World archive and related educational initiatives.
Photos
You can also support our mission by contributing photographs to help document wood species from around the world.
Thank You
Every species added to the archive helps preserve knowledge about the world’s forests and woodworking traditions.
Thank you for helping support the continued growth of Exotic Woods of the World.