Vasto Legno

SUSTAINABLE ROOTS, CERTIFIED TIMBER

We combine the excellence of African wood species with rigorous ethical commitment, supplying premium timber from responsibly managed concessions with full traceability and community support.

About Us

The powerfulness of Vasto Legno derives from its commercial strength and active research all over the world

Our product

Processing, selling and distributing timbers, natural veneers, rotary cut veneers and finished products

Our forests

An extensive variety of African species which are among the most requested for their qualities

Our Mission

Manage forests in compliance with set regulations and export all over the world the most requested species

About Us

Vasto Legno has been operating in the international timber market since 1970, with
over 50 years of experience in the processing, trading, and distribution of African
wood.
More than fifty years of constant commitment and specialized research in this
sector have enabled Vasto Legno to become an international Company and global
business focused on processing, trading and distributing African wood.

International Company

Vasto Legno is a leading European company specializing in the export of tropical
hardwood species, shipping over 40,000 m³ of sawn timber worldwide every year.
Internationalization is one of the most important characteristics of the company.
Our strength derives from both commercial expertise and continuous research
activities worldwide. This has allowed Vasto Legno to expand and establish its
presence not only in Europe but also in Asian and American markets, supplying tropical hardwood solutions and African wood species for specialized
industrial applications.

Legal wood

OLB (Origine et Légalité des Bois) is an independent certification system ensuring
the legality and traceability of timber throughout the supply chain. Its framework
involves verification of compliance with applicable forest laws and regulations,
contributing to transparent, responsible and sustainable hardwood sourcing
worldwide.
The OLB trademark identifies wood originating from legal and well-documented
sources, in accordance with the principles and criteria established under the OLB
certification scheme.

Sustainability

Through the supply of PEFC-certified wood and responsible sourcing practices,
Vasto Legno supports sustainable forestry principles and promotes transparent
management throughout the timber supply chain. Continuous investments in
traceability and industrial technology allow the company to guarantee
reliable tropical hardwood solutions for woodworking industries and international
markets.

Products

SAWN TIMBER

We use the most modern know-how with a production capacity of 40.000m3/year. Our basic product, for which we are a world leader, is AYOUS sawn timber. Discover more

DIY PROFILES

The division produces and markets planed trim moulding S4S in AYOUS for DIY market

DECKING

Decking is synonymous with outdoor flooring, mostly used in very damp areas such as piers, swimming pools and sea trenches. Vasto Legno offers six African tropical species that have been carefully studied and selected.

SAUNA LATHS

We produce profiles in Ayous for construction of saunas, that can be layed both horizontally and vertically, especially used for seating.

Species

Acajou

Aniegre

Assamela

Ayous

Close-up view of Azobe wood grain texture

Azobé

Close-up view of Dibetou wood grain texture

Bete

Bilinga

Bosse

Dibetou

Close-up view of Doussie wood grain texture

Doussié

Frake

Iroko

Kosipo

Lati

Mukulungu

PADOUK

Pao Rosa

Sapele

Sipo

Tali

Tiama

Our Certifications

Certified for legality, traceability, and responsible sourcing. Through PEFC and OLB certification, Vasto Legno provides customers with African tropical hardwoods from verified and sustainably managed supply chains. We address the global market as a reliable partner, ensuring the most functional, valid, and legal use of tropical wood anywhere in the world.