Our value creation starts in the forest – at the root of the natural cycle. We source the raw material for our wood products primarily from the Black Forest, southern Germany, and the neighboring Vosges mountains. The Black Forest is also home to our company headquarters. Here, sustainable forestry meets our years of experience with the raw material wood. In regional sawmills and wood workshops, we craft sustainable design elements from fine woods such as Douglas fir, oak, ash, larch, and silver fir. HIRAM Habitat stands for the highest quality, a respectful relationship with nature, and with the people who walk this path with us.

Choice of tree

Choosing the right tree is a pivotal and emotional moment, every single time. The trees for our wood mostly grow in the Black Forest and the Vosges, as well as in the Palatinate Forest, the Odenwald, and the Baden Rhine Plain. We know our forests well, continuously observing their development and health. The fact that they are managed sustainably is a given for us and is confirmed by the sustainability certifications FSC and PEFC.

Regional Partnerships for Quality and Trust

Using native timber species and working respectfully with regional partners is our top priority. Short distances, direct contacts, and personal relationships – this is how we can guarantee our customers quality, regionality, and reliability.

Sawmill

After harvesting in the forest, the careful processing begins in our partner sawmills. Here, the tree trunks are transformed into high-quality lumber.

Giving the wood the time it needs

The first step is air drying – a process that varies depending on the wood species. Particularly with hardwoods like oak and ash, this means: giving it time. The wood is allowed to rest for up to two years, naturally aging to develop its future durability.

Next, the wood undergoes gentle drying in state-of-the-art drying chambers. Here, the wood is brought to the optimal moisture content – precisely calibrated to preserve its quality, dimensional stability, and longevity for flooring, facades, wall panels, decking, and furniture wood