Chilla wrote:
:
: It's noted by foresters for being toxic.

Foresters are in long-term cntact ith wet sedust, branches, bark, berries,
and leaves from whatever they are harvesting. Doesn't extend to
occasional exposure to the wood alone.


: Had a quick look at the species you were talking about on Wiki, and
: apparently the berries aren't toxic, allowing distribution of the seeds
: by bird.

No no no no. Birds can eat and digest the berries from a number of
trees and bushes which are severely toxic to humans.

: * Saw dust particles aren't good for you, and yew sawdust would be real
: nasty due to the taxane. Poisons and lungs never go well together.

Yes. But wearing a decent mask (not a nuisance mask from the hardware
store, a real air fitration mask) when sanding is the most important part.
Sand outside if you're really concerned.

-- Andy Barss