We need a language to read a book, and that affects our thought process, as we start thinking like the author and behave in a manner we perceive from the books. Like how someone speaks under the influence of alcohol, books n authors too influence.
Sawdust that is created from cutting natural wood is safe for your compost no matter what kind of tree the wood comes from. Just make sure the wood has not been treated with any chemicals. Another option with sawdust is to try mixing it in with potting soil.
I have just collected 5 garbage bags of mahogany sawdust from my planer. Ran 300 feet of 8 and 10 pieces through to thickness for bottom planks. Is there any use for the woodchips other than putting it out with the other trash? Don't think it is much good for compost...but maybe for mulch.