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Knysna`s history is interwoven with its rich natural heritage; the surrounding indigenous forests. Towards the end of the 18th century, European stock farmers and woodcutters had established themselves in the district. For many years the forests were mercilessly robbed of their rich resources, supplying timber to the furniture, construction and mining industries.

Extensive destruction of the forests occurred due to indiscriminate harvesting of timber. Fortunately, measures were put into place to preserve and maintain the forests: state-owned southern Cape forests were closed from 1939 to 1967 to allow regeneration. Today the forests are managed according to strict conservation principles and harvesting is done in a responsible and ecologically sensitive manner, so you may purchase wooden items with a clear conscience.

Follow the timber route and discover the heart of Knysna`s timber heritage….

Armitage Crafts | Rheenendal | Wood turner & wooden crafts
Timber Village | Welbedacht Lane, Knysna | View craftsmen working & historic woods
Rustic World of Wood | Grey Street, Knysna | Indigenous furniture, crafts and accessories
The Knysna Waterfront | Unique wooden sculptures on display
The Knysna Log Inn & the Graywood Hotel | Grey Street, Knysna | Biggest timber structure in the southern hemisphere
Kluyts & Co. | Grey Street, Knysna | Fine wood furniture & showroom
Birds of Africa | Waenhout Street, Knysna Industria | handcrafted wooden birds & factory tours
King Edward VII Big Tree | Diepwalle | A gigantic Outeniqua Yellowwood

If you would like to learn more about this fascinating era be sure to visit the Millwood Museum in Queen Street, Knysna.

Other interesting museums:
Old Goal Complex, Queen Street Knysna - housing the Maritime & Angling displays.

Interesting reading:
- Wandering through Historical Knysna by Margaret Parkes and Vicky Williams - on sale from Knysna Tourism.
- Moerbeibos by Dalene Matthee or the english version "Mulberry Forest".
- Kringe in `n Bos by Dalene Matthee or the english version "Circles in the Forest".
(both these books are available from local and national book stores)

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