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Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer
I think the Carpathian I have may all come from the Ukraine. I have seen it offered from Slovakia, but mine probably isn't that.
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I have heard that most of the "Carpathian" spruce sold in the US is from Ukraine. I get mine from Wood Direct
http://eurotonewood.com/
This supplier often has sets of Carpathian for sale on eBay, and if you're a canny shopper, you can get a pretty good deal on some nice top wood. I recently picked up ten sets, and it is very stiff, lightweight, ivory white in color, and rings like a bell. One thing I really like about it is, it's readily available in high grades.
The species is
Picea abies, often called "Norway Spruce". This species grows all over Northern and Central Europe, and depending on where it's from, it can be anywhere from mediocre to excellent. The Carpathian spruce from Ukraine is my favorite of all the spruces.