Nilambur teak, internationally known for its superior quality and elegant appearance, will soon be added to the list of Kerala produces with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The effort to obtain ...

The government has set an ambitious plan to increase the annual export of timber and teak products to China, Thailand, Vietnam and others countries to at least 30,000 cubic meters by 2020. The ...

At Teakworks4u in Winona, teak wood travels a long way from raw material to finished product. The responsibly sourced wood comes from Southeast Asia and Costa Rica to importers on the east coast, who ...

Around the world, millions of people depend on forests for their livelihoods and survival. On the International Day of Forests, we explore how sustainable forest management is key to protecting ...

A START-UP business is turning heads with its distinctive range of ‘reclaimed’ Indonesian wood products. Dale Thompson and Jyoti Lalchan, who live in York, launched their new venture in July with help ...

Teak has grains that make it look like a piece of art by itself, says Serin Elza John, a designer who works with the wood. Her designs try to bring out the inherent beauty of the wood, she says. While ...

East African countries should invest in DNA databases and electronic wood tracking to help preserve South Sudan's 'king of woods.' In January, South Sudan's Environment and Forestry Minister Josephine ...