It also goes indepth about latest tools and implements available. Teak is a tropical hardwood tree species native to south and southeast asia. Teak is a tropical hardwood used in highend products such as yacht decks and luxury flooring. Here are some gross production figures per acre in belize based on a 25 year crop rotation with an expectation of 200 cu meters of teak. This method involved a pact between local farmers and the forestry department which allowed these farmers to plant cash crops in the early years of a teak plantation. Teak the wood database lumber identification hardwood. In india, the seed requirements per hectare of plantation vary from 2. Century, but demand for teak wood has now reduced rotation ages to 40 years and the demand for land for food production is taking priority over the replanting of teak. Woodworkers with lots of experience working teak say that in oldgrowth trees from thailand and burma, the silica in the wood has broken down, making it easier to machine. Where do teak trees grow learn about teak tree growing.
Tamil nadu cauvery canal plantation in strips at espacement of 3 m x 4mcanal water flows for 6 months trees attain height of 22. Here are few ways by which we can identify teak color the colour varies according to species. It is the perfect temperature for good growth of sandalwood tree. Teak is a large deciduous tree up to 40 m 1 ft tall with grey to greyishbrown branches, known for its high quality wood. Management of teak plantations for solid wood products of the. Teak cultivation life forestry group teak plantations are managed deploying state of the art technology in the field of forestry. A teak tree will grow to a height of 17 metres or more in just seven years, with a diameter of 180 to 200 millimetres of the trunk. We integrate farming of teak, eucalyptus, poplar and fruit trees such as lemon, banana, pomegranate, guava, mango, and amla with a buy back guarantee. Sandalwood tree cultivation also needs the temperature in between 12 and 35c. The key to this is uncompromising quality starting already with the. It has qualities unlike any other wood and is rich in oil.
Project report on teak plantation agriculture information. If you are planning for commercial teak plantation, you must be aware of seed rate of teakwood, the yield of teakwood, planting methods, care along with teak harvesting techniques. At 600 and 1050 meters altitudes, this sandalwood tree plant grows well. Jan 15, 2018 the taungya burmese word for hill cultivation method was renowned for considerably increasing the profits made from teak plantations. When you are a seller of a unfinished material like teak lumber, it is sometimes hard for people to understand how our lumber is used and what types of final products it is used for. Below are some of the typical varieties of teak wood cultivation in india. Aug 23, 2014 eruvaka covers agriculture, poultry, horticulture and weather.
Although the genus tectona is native to the tropical regions of southeast asia, primarily indonesia, myanmar, bangladesh and thailand, the cultivation of plantation teak is economically. Life forestry group teak plantations are managed deploying state of the art technology in the field of forestry. It is a fastgrowing tree, but it must be allowed to mature for 10 to 15 years before it achieves its value. It has small, fragrant white flowers and papery leaves that are often hairy on the lower surface. The tree has a straight but often buttressed stem i. The life forestry group specialises primarily in the cultivation, utilisation and marketing of teak from ecologically responsible and socially equitable origins. Teak tectona grandis, a native species in the rain forests of burma, india, laos, and thailand, now grows in about 40 countries throughout the tropics.
For more teak tree facts and information about teak tree uses, read on. In brazil and mala ysia teak is har vested a t the a ge of 15 to. Management of teak plantations for solid wood products. Lops and tops and other rejects serve as fuel wood. Teak trees produce wood that is known for its durability and beauty. Teak is highly durable and lasts for over 100 years. Teak wood has a leatherlike smell when it is freshly milled. Few americans grow teak trees tectona grandis, so it is natural to ask. Log qualities, wood properties and processing of teaklog from. Teak farming international teak information network. Teak is ideally suited for large scale cultivation. Its traditionally used on boats, outdoor furniture and has also been widely used for flooringdecking due to its superior ability to withstand the elements. Teak belongs to the few types of wood with a natural waterrepellent oil content that will also prevent cracks and warping. Teak wood farming sagwan, planting, care, harvesting agri.
By doing this, this wood remains cool to touch as compared to metal or plastic. Pdf teak plantationa potential source of income generation. Teak tectona grandis is the primer high value furniture wood being grown in plantations around the world. Agriculture investment opportunity for cultivation of teak. When grown on fertile soils with irrigation and scientific management, each tree yields 10 to15 cu.
Experience shows that the average annual volumetric increase of teak timber mai peaks within 20 years already source. Pdf titles in the working paper series share interim results on agroforestry research and practices to stimulate feedback from the scientific community. Teaks natural properties make it also extremely resistant to fungi and insects. With high demand for teak wood in the global market, there is potential for high returns from teak growing, especially in relation to present household incomes newby et al. How to start teak wood farming and what are its returns. Genetic improvement programmes have been undertaken in countries like thailand, india, malaysia and indonesia. Teak tectona grandis is a tropical hardwood species and is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Teak is a popular wood with furniture makers and buyers across the world. Teak substitute is gaining influence woodshop news. The declared objective of the business is the largescale production of high grade and healthy wood by efficient and environmentally sound methods. For instance, cumaru is sometimes referred to as brazilian teak, while rhodesian teak bears little botanical relation to real teaktectona grandis. However, the friction between coexisting policies for the protection of teak and its production has resulted in a substantial body of regulations smith 2014 which has created instrumental barriers to an effective smallholder teak plantation wood value chain. The size of communitygrown teak plantation in major growing areas in java and eastern indonesia central bureau of statistic 2004 province number of number of trees household total 1 ready for harvest2. Mar 17, 2015 well, the price of teak wood depends quality and girth of the wood.
The taungya burmese word for hill cultivation method was renowned for considerably increasing the profits made from teak plantations. As the golden brown wood colour is one of teaks most attractive timber qualities, the variation in wood colour and texture has been widely studied sono and saensakul, 1959. The superior quality teak often called burma teak and rosewood is golde. Teak wood is used in ship and boat constructions, furnitures and aesthetic needs. Management of teak plantations food and agriculture. The first five years of growth will determine greatly how robust the tree will grow and how much timber it will provide. Teak are hardwood trees that grow in the south of asia, usually. However, younger, plantationgrown teak has practically the same performance qualities as oldgrowth, and youll notice little difference in machining, although the color may.
Eruvaka covers agriculture, poultry, horticulture and weather. Top 5 uses for teak here are the most popular uses for our teak lumber. Pdf teak tectona grandis is the most important timber tree of india fetching higher prices due to its quality timber. Its always been around, but it has just become more popular because of the high increase in teak prices, says matt westmoreland, a wholesaler with world timber corp. Increasingly large quantities of teak are used by the plywood industry for high grade commercial and teachest categories of plywood. Teak is relatively easy to establish in plantations and, because of the enduring global demand for teak wood products, it has good economic prospects as a plantation species for fine woods. In indonesia teak was first established on plantations by a state. In belize that would result in more than 200 cu meters of teak. Companies floated tree equity schemes based on this data projection investment of rs. In java, for instance, teak was planted generations ago, and the trees are managed for sustained yield. However, in case of burma teak, 1 cubic feet can fetch you around 8000 to 9000 inr.
Name of the trees nature of crops net income npv bc ratio per 1. Distribution, growth and aboveground biomass of teak. Teak wood is expensive because its demand keeps increasing but its supply has diminished. Sep 20, 2017 17 months old teak plants at distance of 10 x 10 average ht of teak plant is 15. Teak wood colour seems to be influenced by the site. Log qualities, wood properties and processing of teaklog. By planting teak you will get approximatily 10 to 12 cubic feet wood from one teak tree. Due to its durability, natural waterresistant qualities and striking wood grain, teak has historically been used in the manufacture of outdoor furniture, boat decks, and other carpentry goods which are to be exposed to the elements for long periods of time. As the golden brown wood colour is one of teak s most attractive timber qualities, the variation in wood colour and texture has been widely studied sono and saensakul, 1959. Planting of tree species is lanka one of the agroforestry methods has been practicewhich in sri lanka and known as plantation d 3. Teak wood is quite expensive so its better to know some knowledge beforehand. So why wait, let us dive into detailed farming of teak wood teak wood known as the king of timber belongs to the family verbenaceae. For each crop we cover right from seeds stage till the harvesting.
Future trends in the availability of teak wood from forest plantations in kerala. The name burmese teak, however, does refer to genuine teak. I bought some land from intercon for teak farming on indorebhopal highway, close to the central govts smart city project. Cotton cultivation project report, farming cost, profit. Teak agronomy the value of teak wood is determined by tree attributes like diameter and straightness of the stem, length of clear bole, wood fibre straightness, and presence or absence of wood defects, such as those caused by branch knots, disease or insects. A good thumb rule of woodworking states that the denser and heavier a wood, the stronger it is. World agroforestry centre icraf southeast asia regional program. Teak is a deciduous tree and grows enormous large leaves in the early years. A strong plantation teak sector teaknet is celebrating. Teak has been widely used in india for more than 2,000 years. Teak farming requires proper research in terms of soil test, environment and climate and good maintenance for 1012 years. Prized for over 2,000 years for its natural resistance to water, termites, rot, fungi and mildew, it is widely used to manufacture boat decks, outdoor furniture, and electricity transmission poles, to name a few. This study examined the effects of planting spacing on growth, yield, and wood properties of teak planted at square spacing regimes of 2 m, 3 m, and 4 m at longuza forest plantation, tanzania. Teak is sold in per cubic feet and its rate is much higher than other woods.
Teak, genus tectona grandis, large deciduous tree of the family verbenaceae, or its wood, one of the most valuable timbers. To achieve this, tree, stand, and wood properties were studied at age of 14 years. The general notion prevailing among teak users is that fastgrowing teak produces only light, weak and spongy wood bryce, 1966. The usual procedure is to take a wood bearing any degree of resemblance to teak and insert a geographical location in front of the name. Plantation teak is a tropical hardwood tree from the genus tectona, endemic to southeast asia that is exclusively planted for the purpose of forestry management, for either commercial or ecological purposes. Introduction teak tectona grandis is the most important timber tree in india especially for furniture making. Once heavily used, the deforestation of teak is now strictly controlled to ensure a.
Teak wood farming sagwan, planting, care, harvesting. Teak starts yielding its quality wood at the age of 20 years. Appropriate silvicultural treatments improve the quality of teak trees. The wood is golden when cut, eventually fading to reddishbrown. Silviculture and management of teak plantations food and. Therefore teak plantation raised with good quality planting material or clones in good soil with limited irrigation and dry period with silivicultural practices can be harvested within 20 to 25 years.
Considering declining supplies from natural teak forests, the. Naturally occurring teak grows to heights of 100 and diameters of 12 or more in about 300 years. Results showed that diameter at breast height and total height increased with increasing spacing. This method involved a pact between local farmers and the forestry department which allowed these farmers to plant cash crops in. Teak can be grown successfully in low elevations of wet, dry and intermediate zones of sri 2. More variability in wood quality has been observed in teak obtained from the natural forest than in plantation teak, and this is undesirable from the point of view of use.
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