Teak is cultivated and harvested in many tropical countries because of its extraordinary qualities, and demand is rising. istockphoto.com
Teak is cultivated and harvested in many tropical countries because of its extraordinary qualities, and demand is rising. istockphoto.com
Hardwood to help South Sudan wean itself from oil dependence
One of the hardest woods in the world may help to soften the effects of conflict over oil in East Africa.
Bloomberg News and Dow Jones
14 February, 2013