Washington Alder lumber production capacity gives you the grades and quantities you need. Alder availability is an important advantage of the species. Alder is a prolific and rapid growing species, found in tremendous abundance in the Pacific Northwest. This immediate and long term availability provides a lower and more stable price structure than other less abundant hardwood species. The graph on the left shows general Cherry and Alder price changes over the last 20 years. Washington Alder is centrally located in the key Alder growing area of Washington State. Our location in the middle of this fast growing resource provides us with an abundant and reliable source of high-quality Alder. Constantly upgrading our technology allows for better recovery of our resources while maintaining product quality and value.