Wood Collecting & Preservation
Collecting wood samples provides a practical way to study species, compare characteristics, and build a long-term reference library. This section focuses on storing, organizing, and preserving wood samples while maintaining their structural and visual integrity over time.
Wood Collecting & Preservation Guides
Explore guides focused on building, organizing, and preserving a wood collection for long-term reference and study.
- Building a Documented Wood Collection
- How to Start a Wood Collection
- Labeling and Cataloging Wood Samples
- How to Store Exotic Wood Samples
- Preserving Color in Purpleheart & Padauk
- Hardwood vs Softwood: Key Differences Explained
Related Wood Guides
Explore additional guides covering wood properties, identification, woodworking techniques, and sustainability.
Learn Through Video
See wood collecting, preservation, and sample handling techniques in a visual format.
The Sample Collection
The Exotic Woods of the World project includes a growing physical collection of wood samples used for identification, comparison, and long-term preservation.
This collection supports the educational mission of the archive and continues to expand through contributions from collectors and woodworkers.
Contributing to the Archive
As the Exotic Woods of the World collection continues to expand, future phases will include a structured process for donating wood samples to support long-term preservation and documentation.
Select contributors may be recognized for helping build a physical reference archive representing species from around the world.
Contribute to the Collection
As this project grows, contributions from collectors, woodworkers, and enthusiasts help expand the collection and preserve rare and lesser-known species.
If you have wood samples you would like to contribute, you can learn more below.
Sourcing Wood Samples
Once you begin collecting, sourcing quality material becomes essential. Reliable suppliers make it easier to obtain consistent samples, explore new species, and build a well-documented collection over time.
View recommended suppliers on our Where to Buy Exotic Woods page
Stay Connected
Follow the latest species additions, educational resources, videos, conservation initiatives, and major project milestones through our Site Updates archive.
The Site Updates archive provides a permanent record of new content, library growth, and future developments across Exotic Woods of the World.