The Ideal…and The Real

The Ideal Vs Real Timber Mat

Standardized Eucalyptus crane mats providing a stable, consistent product for matting operations. AI generated ideal mats on left. Actual Eucalyptus mats on right. The Ideal vs. Real Mat: Eucalyptus Timber Mats Total Cost Of Ownership The ideal mat vs. real mat: Eucalyptus Timber Mats Total Cost Of Ownership – was revised on January 14, 2026 … Read more

What You See is What You Get

Digital Image Of Eucalyptus Mat Vs Hardwood

Standardized Eucalyptus timber mats from World Forest Group showing consistent geometry and quality. 2020 production (left) and 2026 production (right) Standardized Eucalyptus Timber Mats: What You See Is What You Get Standardized Eucalyptus Timber Mats: What You See Is What You Get – was revised on January 16, 2026 Summary: World Forest Group delivers standardized … Read more

Eucalyptus Solutions for the Heavy Lift Industry

Crane On Timber Mats

Summary: Heavy lift customers may be able to save up to 40% on matting costs by using a stronger wood material (eucalyptus) and by segmenting mat requirements into heavy lift and walking mats. Problem: Some heavy lift customers have voiced concerns to us about 12” mat costs rising, while availability and quality are decreasing.   Solution: For … Read more

Can A Better Timber Mat Help Your Leasing Program?

Barcode On Eucalyptus Timber Mat - Ease of leasing fleet management

Eucalyptus mats on their way to a timber leasing program customer Summary Stronger Eucalyptus timber mats help leasing programs reduce attrition and keep mats earning longer. Longevity counts. Standardized Eucalyptus mats simplify tracking, billing, and redeployment, which makes lease fleets easier to manage and more predictable. Eucalyptus timber mats typically allow more mats per truck than mixed … Read more

Earth Day and Low Carbon Mats!

Eucalyptus timber mats on power line

Summary: Eucalyptus mats can reduce your company’s carbon footprint and help support the maintenance of United States hardwood forests and biodiversity. In recognition of Earth Day’s 49th birthday we wanted to write about how plantation grown eucalyptus mats can reduce your company’s carbon footprint and help support the maintenance of United States hardwood forests and … Read more

What’s My Total Cost of Ownership for Eucalyptus Mats?

5 Inch Stacked Mats

Eucalyptus mats deliver lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Total Cost of Ownership Guide Eucalyptus Timber Mats Total Cost Of Ownership: The Complete Guide – was revised on January 7, 2026 Summary Eucalyptus timber mats total cost of ownership is $2,204 per mat compared to $4,114 for mixed hardwood.  The difference is $1,911 in savings … Read more

12″ Timber Crane Mats Available!

Stacked Timber Mats In The Yard

Summary: 12 inch Eucalyptus timber mats. Available in 14′, 16′, 18′ lengths. Four foot wide. Carbon neutral. Same stringent specifications: New, solid Eucalyptus timber mats in 12″ thickness. No rot. Square timbers. End sealed. Metal end plates. No wane. Customized notch to client specification. Shameless advertising plug: Do you have heavy lift conditions? Are you … Read more

Why Should We Care? Common Mat Defects, Why They Matter, and What They Mean to You

Close Up Shot Of Timber Mat

Summary: Timber mats work because the timbers accept and spread the load of heavy machinery onto the underlying ground. If timbers aren’t sound – if they contain defects – or if there isn’t wood where there should be, then the timber mats can’t do their job. Common mat defects include wane*, bark, voids, splits, and … Read more