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Isnt Brazilian Rosewood banned for export from Brazil and is close to extinction due to the deforestation of the Amazon rain forest?

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Isnt Brazilian Rosewood banned for export from Brazil and is close to extinction due to the deforestation of the Amazon rain forest?

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Unfortunately, yes, it is banned due to previous irresponsible de-forestation. However, all of the Brazilian Rosewood used for these products is “Pre-ban” (pre 1992) and/or “reclaimed” wood from previously forested trees and is 100% legal and non-harmful to replanting efforts.