Marsse Tropical Timber

Marsse Tropical Timber MARSSE (pronounced as "mar-say") Tropical Timber is one of the largest private sustainable hardwood plantations in the Philippines.

Browse through our photo albums to learn more -> MARSSE Tropical Timber® is a family-owned and operated mature tree farm in Pangasinan, Philippines. Registered and certified by the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), it is a sustainable timber source in the Philippines and provides tropical hardwood trees, mainly Honduras Mahogany, to local timber markets. It promot

es sustainable management of forest plantations as well as promotion of modern forest technology. Ongoing since May 1992, the tree plantation now has over 125,000 Honduras Mahogany and a sprinkling of Teak, Gmelina and other local hardwood trees. The rolling terrain tree plantation is located in the Northern Philippine region of Luzon, in the province of Pangasinan, and municipality of Umingan.

Our dearest Norberto G. Fernandez†, Berting, or Lolo Bert as fondly called by everyone has gone to meet his maker.Lolo ...
20/08/2021

Our dearest Norberto G. Fernandez†, Berting, or Lolo Bert as fondly called by everyone has gone to meet his maker.

Lolo Bert was our trusted guardian, our founder Mario Sebastian’s Sr.† confidante, and our trusted steward of the tree farm. But he is much more than that. He is family.

He was always there for us. He not only watched us grow up, but he helped us grow up. He was there from the beginning of the farm when it was nothing but a barren land. With his green thumb, he took each and every seedling under his care. The towering trees of MARSSE would not have been standing today if it wasn’t for his almost superhuman horticultural talent. A plant cutting that you thought was already good for fertilizer, bring it to him, and in a month’s time, it will be sprouting new leaves.

Until his last days, when we would tell him to rest so we could take care of him instead, he would insist on tending to the nursery, even hiking with us during harvests, telling us that keeping himself active makes him happy and strong. Even during his last months, he was still smiling while picking up these wood scraps. This is how we remember him - our Lolo Bert always a beacon of strength smiling upon us.

To Lolo Bert, thank you for everything. Rest easy now. We love you.

Dear Customers and Friends,For the health, safety and well-being of our customers, employees and communities, we are tem...
11/08/2021

Dear Customers and Friends,

For the health, safety and well-being of our customers, employees and communities, we are temporarily suspending the Sustainable Tree Farming Seminar until further notice. The program has been on hold for 2 years since March 2020.

We feel that the best way to serve you in light of Covid-19 is to closely follow the guidelines set by the Province of Pangasinan, our local municipal government and health officials.

We will announce in our social media channels when we will be ready to re-open the onsite seminar program and accept general public visits.

We encourage everyone to stay healthy and keep safe!

Thank you, and we look forward to serving you once again.

The rainy season is upon us which means frequent typhoons and stronger winds. Some branches that could catch wind during...
23/06/2021

The rainy season is upon us which means frequent typhoons and stronger winds. Some branches that could catch wind during typhoons can cause damage to entire trees. ⚠️

Have you pruned your trees? 🌳

Trees are regularly pruned to ensure that it grows straight, reducing this risk.

As the plant grows, everything below the forking of the trunk should be pruned. The cut should be made just before the collar (or intersections), so that the cut is flush with the main trunk or branch. This prevents infections, helps the tree heal
the wound, and preserves the quality of the wood once harvested. 🪵

Pruned branches can be turned into fuelwood, processed into charcoal, or used for small crafts. Some can also be used for small wood component parts. 🌱

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A satisfying stack of timber ready to be kiln-dried. 🪵🔥🌡Kiln-drying is the process that involves the drying of wood in a...
22/03/2021

A satisfying stack of timber ready to be kiln-dried. 🪵🔥🌡

Kiln-drying is the process that involves the drying of wood in a heated chamber where air circulation, relative humidity and temperature can be controlled so that the moisture content of wood can be reduced to a target point without having any drying defects. 🍂

At the MARSSE Tree Farm, all wood used for SustainablyMade products go through our own kiln-drier.

This is necessary to lessen and further prevent warping, cupping, and splitting on your beloved finished products.

For food-safe boards, this is crucial as it adds a layer of protection against parasitic attacks.

👉 Swipe to see the process, bonus photo from our past seminar featuring one of our goodest bois. 🐕🐶

One of the questions we get asked often is the types of sustainably farmed hard wood that SustainablyMade offers.Current...
09/03/2021

One of the questions we get asked often is the types of sustainably farmed hard wood that SustainablyMade offers.

Currently, we produce authentic kiln-dried Big-Leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Teak (Tectona grandis), and Gmelina (Gmelina arborea) wood.

👉 Swipe to see how they look in their rawest form, fresh from being harvested!

The main difference among these three is their color and grain. Gmelina is pale yellow to cream-coloured. Big-Leaf Mahogany’s shade ranges from pinkish brown to a darker reddish brown. Teak has a more golden or medium brown color.

Over time, natural wood’s color darkens & becomes richer. 🌳

The rainy season has brought about not just cold weather but also an abundance of nutrition for tropical trees. Taking...
02/02/2021

The rainy season has brought about not just cold weather but also an abundance of nutrition for tropical trees.

Taking advantage of the nutritional abundance, trees begin the new year in full bloom just in time to produce fruits & seeds for the coming summer months.

These fruits & seeds are then consumed by animals (sometimes humans) triggering their germination stages to become new trees just in time for the coming rainy season.

The circle of life! 🌱

The little tractor that could. 💪🚜 Natural forests do not have pre-planned roads. This may be common sense to most of us ...
26/01/2021

The little tractor that could. 💪🚜

Natural forests do not have pre-planned roads. This may be common sense to most of us but to some, it’s not. Large-scale logging - whether it’s legal or not - requires large pathways for large tractors. Trees are bulldozed to make way for colossal machineries, resulting in major disruption of the local flora & fauna - some of which will never grow back unless left untouched for decades. 🌳⛰🌲

To avoid this in our tree farm, we use the smallest possible tractor that will allow us to navigate through the manageable paths. These pathways were also pre-planned during the early years of the tree farm to ensure that there is enough space for each tree, & for human navigation. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

This is one of the ways we make sure that our harvesting remains low-impact. 🌱

19/01/2021

Did you know that you are helping in the fight against global warming by buying from sustainable wood sources? 🌳

Trees naturally act as carbon sinks; they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to perform photosynthesis for nourishment. This then leads to the formation of new materials (trunks, stem, roots) where this excess carbon is stored. As the tree matures, the amount of carbon it can capture gradually lessens.

In sustainable tree farms, mature trees are harvested selectively. The harvested areas are then re-planted with new trees to keep the farming cycles going. In MARSSE’s case, the trees are already self-sustaining and have come full circle, re-growing on their own. This ensures a continuous and responsible supply of wood for consumers at the same time, and provides a steady mechanism for carbon capture.

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12/01/2021

January is our period of harvesting & kiln-drying at the MARSSE Tree Farm. In this video, you’ll see us surveying the trees that are ready to be harvested. We only harvest what we need to ensure that the tree farm remains evergreen. Live trees are more beneficial than piled up logs. 🌳

A good practice to start this year is to ask if the wood for your furniture is genuinely responsibly sourced. Furniture makers alike should also make sure their wood is not illegally procured.

Lush forests serve as our protection from flash floods. Without enough trees to catch rainwater, we will continue to feel the effects of deforestation. Let’s continue working together to ensure a future where the need for wood is in harmony with nature. 🌱

04/01/2021

Despite the challenges & uncertainty, we remained true to our values. Through it all, SustainablyMade by MARSSE remained local, ethical, & sustainable - & this is something we are truly proud of.

Knowing that we have you - our clients, our friends, our community partners, & of course our hardworking team - lumalakas ang loob namin!

Here's to remaining steadfast in our advocacy & principles. We pray that our hearts be guided all the time, that our love & concern for one another becomes even stronger. 🌱

We really miss the big Christmas parties we used to hold where we invited & met our farm worker’s family & children. Eve...
28/12/2020

We really miss the big Christmas parties we used to hold where we invited & met our farm worker’s family & children. Everyone would then spend the entire afternoon playing games, & feasting on the delicious meals everyone had prepared. ☺

This year, we had a solemn celebration before our holiday break. But just because our celebration is more intimate, does not mean it’s less special. In fact, this is the most meaningful celebration we’ve had because we get to look back & reflect on how our team survived this very challenging year. ❤

Without a doubt, we wouldn’t be here without your continued support. From the bottom of our hearts, we are genuinely grateful for each & every person who helped us this year. Thank you so much for staying by our side & believing in us. 🙏

From the entire SustainablyMade team, we wish you all a joyous & meaningful Christmas! 🎄🌟🎁

Taking a break from the flat lays to say thank you!Our woodworkers would like to say thank you for supporting our bigges...
10/12/2020

Taking a break from the flat lays to say thank you!

Our woodworkers would like to say thank you for supporting our biggest sale of the year ! Your Sustainably Made purchases will go straight to their Christmas bonuses.

Since there will be no Christmas party this year at the MARSSE Tree Farm, we are doing everything we can to make sure our artisans have a more comfortable holiday celebration with their families at home.

Please allow us to share a moment of vulnerability with you… As a small local company based in the provinces, we really felt the impact of the ECQ last March. This is why everyday that we get to receive your orders is simply an opportunity that we are sincerely grateful for. Big or small - we don’t take any order for granted. Every order counts. Every purchase means that our customers trust our brand, our sustainability advocacy, & our commitment to support local farmers here in our home town.

We will continue to work hard, remain transparent, & do our best so we can give you better sustainable products in the years to come!

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Umingan
2443

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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