BurlBlade specimen registry documenting timber provenance and specimen identification system

The BurlBlade Specimen Registry

The Specimen Registry records each documented piece within the BurlBlade timber archive, linking every specimen to its harvest origin, species classification, and provenance record.

The BurlBlade Specimen Registry documents individual timber specimens that have been catalogued within the archive system.

Each specimen is assigned a unique archive number linking it to a specific harvest, species classification, and origin location. This structure ensures that every piece can be traced back to its documented source.

Within the system, the registry acts as a central reference layer connecting individual specimens to harvest records and species documentation such as
plum wood (Prunus) classification.

This approach allows specimens to be understood not as isolated objects, but as part of a documented sequence — from tree removal, to harvest, to individual material pieces.

Additional timber characteristics can be explored through resources such as
The Wood Database.

How the Specimen Registry Works

Each BurlBlade specimen receives a unique identification number linked to its harvest origin. This allows every individual piece to be traced back to the tree and location where it was recovered.

Specimens can be explored alongside their associated harvest documentation in the
harvest archive system.

Understanding Specimen Codes

Each specimen ID follows a structured format that reflects its species, harvest, and position within that harvest.

Example: PB2601003

• PB — Species identifier (Plum Burl)
• 26 — Year of harvest (2026)
• 01 — Harvest batch or month identifier
• 003 — Individual specimen number within that harvest

This structured system allows each specimen to be uniquely identified while maintaining a clear relationship between the material, the harvest event, and its position within the archive.

As new harvests are added over time, this format ensures the archive remains organised, scalable, and traceable across all documented material.

Unidentified Specimens

Not all specimens within the BurlBlade archive can be assigned to a confirmed species. Some material originates from salvaged or removed trees where species identification is not available.

These specimens are catalogued using their unique archive ID and linked to their harvest context, preserving traceability within the system even without species classification.

These materials can be explored through the harvest archive, where origin and documentation are prioritised over species identification.

View unidentified specimens in the harvest archive →

PB2601 — Plum Burl Specimens

The following specimens were catalogued from this documented plum burl harvest.

View the PB2601 Plum Burl harvest archive →

Each specimen listed below links to its individual product page, where additional details, images, and material characteristics can be explored.

Each piece is unique — availability is limited to a single specimen.

GS2602 — Ground Stump Root Timber Specimens

The following specimens originate from the GS2602 ground stump root timber harvest, each documenting structural variation formed at the base of the tree.

View the GS2602 Ground Stump Root Timber harvest archive →

Each specimen listed below links to its individual product page, where structural characteristics, dimensions, and visual details can be examined.

Wood Specimen Registry – BurlBlade Timber Archive