About the Author

Stephanie Dyer- Stephanie's interest in wood led to a career in wood science. She also provides a wood identification and timber information service and runs workshops on wood identification. Barry James - Barry is an ecologist and environmental consultant, who runs an environmental consultancy. He has always had a passion for wood and woodworking and this, combined with is interest in plant ecology led him to start collecting and trading indigenous South African woods. Danielle James - Danielle runs an environmental consultancy in partnership with her husband Barry James. She is passionate about getting others excited about the diversity and beauty of South African Indigenous woods.