Teak in Myanmar - Wikipedia
Teak grows throughout much of Burma, but was first exploited in the Tenasserim (now Tanintharyi) region in the southeast of Burma on the Malay Peninsula [2] Though it has long been used by locals, teak has been important to the economy of Myanmar since British Colonization [3] and remains a political issue today.
Teak | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Common Name (s): Teak, Burmese teak, genuine teak. Scientific Name: Tectona grandis. Distribution: Native to southern Asia; widely grown on plantations throughout tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 40.9 lbs/ft 3 (655 kg/m3)
In Pictures: A Journey Through Myanmar’s Great Teak Forests
Jun 18, 2018 · In the late 1800s, the British colonized Myanmar — then known as Burma — and leased logging rights out to a handful of companies, including the famed Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation. British foresters used captive Asian elephants to haul massive teak logs out of the forest, a practice that still continues today.
Burmese Teak Wood - Forestry.com
Sep 18, 2023 · Burmese Teak, sourced primarily from Myanmar, is valued for its rich golden-brown color, straight grain, and coarse texture. Its age, natural growth conditions, and dense grain, resulting from centuries-old trees, contribute to …
Teak - Wikipedia
Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Tectona grandis has small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense clusters (panicles) at the end of the branches. These flowers contain both types of reproductive organs (perfect flowers).
Teak - Burmese Lumber - Rare Woods USA
Genuine Teak is one of the world’s most well-known and coveted woods. Its heartwood is light-medium to medium brown, with a tint that can range from muted gold to a pale red. (Its color darkens as it ages.) Sapwood colors are a pale white, off-white or a pale yellowish brown.
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Myanmar’s controversial timber trade persists, despite Western
Feb 29, 2024 · Myanmar teak is a particularly durable type of wood used for high-end architecture and yachts. It is also a vital revenue source for Myanmar’s brutal regime that toppled the country’s democratically elected government in 2021.
Teak | Burma Teak | Tectona Grandis - Verbenaceae
Teak Wood. True Burma teak has a uniform dark golden-brown heartwood, free from markings and darkens to a mid to dark brown on exposure. Most teak is a dark golden-yellow. The distinctive narrow to medium-width sapwood is white to pale yellow. The grain is typically straight but sometimes wavy, with a coarse, uneven texture and an oily feel.
Exploring the Diverse Applications of Burma Teak Wood
Aug 24, 2023 · Burma Teak, also known as Myanmar Teak or Tectona grandis, is a type of teak wood that originates from the tropical forests of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). It is highly valued for its unique combination of properties and characteristics that …
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