About CedarHollow
A reference resource on aromatic cedar wood, its physical properties, and its use in furniture and textile storage — with a focus on what is relevant to households and craftspeople in Poland.
What This Site Covers
CedarHollow documents the practical characteristics of cedar timber — primarily Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and Atlantic cedar (Cedrus atlantica) — in the context of household furniture and long-term textile storage.
The content is organised around three subjects: the physical and aromatic properties of the wood itself, the mechanism and limitations of cedar's moth-repellent function, and practical guidance on identifying and sourcing genuine cedar products through Polish suppliers.
Articles reference publicly available sources including forestry publications, entomological studies and craft woodworking literature. No proprietary research is cited, and no product endorsements are made.
Scope and Limitations
This site covers cedar wood as a material — its structure, chemistry and behaviour in indoor environments. It does not cover the cultivation or forestry of cedar trees, export regulations or industrial timber processing.
Content is informational. It is not a substitute for professional advice on pest control, building conservation or furniture restoration. Where numerical data appears, sources are cited; where exact figures are not reliably established, the text uses descriptive language rather than estimates.
Contact and Corrections
Errors, outdated references and missing context are taken seriously. If you identify an inaccuracy or have a topic suggestion, the contact form on the home page accepts messages. Responses are not guaranteed but all submissions are read.
Mailing address: CedarHollow, Poland (correspondence only).
Sources and References
Key publicly available references used across this site include:
- USDA Forest Service, Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineering Material (FPL-GTR-190, 2010)
- Virginia Cooperative Extension publications on Eastern red cedar timber properties
- Entomological Society of America resources on clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) biology and deterrents
- Polish Forestry Research Institute (IBL) publications on imported timber species
Disclaimer
Content on CedarHollow is for general information only. Specific decisions about pest control, furniture purchase or material selection should take into account individual circumstances and, where appropriate, professional consultation.