ABOUT US – SUSTAINABLE HARDWOOD
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. Through continuous research and technical expertise, the company has become an international reference point in the tropical hardwood sector, supplying sustainable materials for industrial and commercial applications worldwide.
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.
Its main strength is its international presence, supported by strong commercial expertise, continuous market research, and long-term global partnerships. This has allowed the company to expand across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Vasto Legno supplies sustainable hardwood solutions, particularly African wood species for specialized industrial uses, focusing on reliability, experience, and consistent product quality.
CERTIFICATIONS
Vasto Legno serves international markets as a reliable supplier and trusted partner for the legal, responsible and sustainable use of tropical hardwoods. Over the years, the company has continuously strengthened its commitment to sustainable forestry, responsible sourcing and full supply chain traceability through ongoing investments in technology, operational controls and long-term partnerships in the Congo Basin.
This commitment has been progressively formalized through internationally recognized certification schemes, starting with OLB certification in 2010 and further reinforced by PEFC certification in 2025. These milestones reflect Vasto Legno’s long-term approach to transparency, legality and sustainability in the sourcing and processing of African tropical hardwoods.
Today, the company supplies OLB and PEFC-certified timber and sustainable hardwood products, providing customers with reliable, traceable and responsibly sourced tropical hardwood solutions for global markets.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is central to Vasto Legno’s operations, based on responsible forest management and strict compliance with international timber regulations, including EUTR (European Timber Regulation) and the EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation), ensuring full traceability and due diligence across the supply chain.
The company supplies sustainable hardwood worldwide supporting the long-term availability of natural resources for multiple industries. It also invests in research and development of new sustainable hardwood species, strengthening its knowledge in tropical hardwood, supported by internationally recognized certifications that guarantee legal, transparent, and responsible sourcing.