Among timbers, teak holds a place which diamonds maintain among precious stones and gold among metals. Dietrich Brandis, Inspector General of Forests, India, c. 1855
OPS Forestry are working closely with Malaysian Teak Plantation owners to facilitate the sale of 30,000 m3 of Teak (Tectona grandis) Logs.
This supply represents a significant long term, consistent supply, of Teak logs shipping weekly from Malaysia to your destination port.
PLANTATION INSIGHT
Plantation comprises 642.0 ha teak (Tectona grandis) trees. Trees were planted between 1993 and 1996. A total count of 113,014 standing trees. It is expected that approx 30,000 m3 of high grade Teak logs will be harvested over the coming 2 – 3 years. 90% of these logs are in the 80 – 125cm Girth range.
PLANTATION MANAGEMENT
Plantation is managed with clear objectives and vision for the Teak plantation, a sustainable resource of quality Teak Timber that is managed in an environmentally friendly, socially beneficial and economically viable manner.
PREFERRED USES
Because of its strength, pleasing colour, attractive figure and favourable working and finishing properties, teak is one of the most popular tropical hardwoods, in high demand for:
- Furniture
- Shipbuilding
- Decorative building components such as doors,
- Window frames and flooring
- Construction materials
- Reconstituted products.
SPECIFICATIONS
Asia-Pacific | 4.74 | Class 1 | Class 2 | Resistant | 3% | 3% |
