BANGKOK -- American companies are still importing teak from Burma despite sanctions imposed after the military seized power last year, a report based on trade data said Tuesday. Teak is one of the ...

In Burma, the ancient teak forests are being ripped apart ... TFT Garden Furniture had a teak table at the back of its stand, which it was ostensibly using for administration.

More than 3,000 metric tons of teak, a material highly prized in the manufacture of luxury furniture and yachts, were imported into the U.S. since February 2021, the report says.

A few weeks ago, if someone asked me the best wood for outdoor furniture, I'd almost always recommend teak. It's a naturally water-resistant hardwood that looks great even without a stain, so it's ...

Teak is one of the most valuable hardwoods, used in yachts, home flooring, doors, window frames and furniture. Myanmar is the biggest producer of the wood, even though its natural forests are ...

“It was extremely well managed.” This highly sustainable method allowed the teak industry to flourish for nearly 100 years, with Burma and Thailand serving as the world’s major suppliers of ...

Whether you’re an experienced collector, a curious browser, or someone who delights in the aroma of aged teak and the shine ...

Teak, prized for its natural water resistance in the building of luxury yachts, furniture and flooring, has been a controversial material for years because of deforestation in Myanmar. U.S. federal ...

Teak was first commercially logged by Europeans in Myanmar in the 1800s. Its durability and resistance to water and pests make it ideal for boat-decks and furniture.

Myanmar’s forests contain around 50% of the world’s naturally occurring teak trees, and these forests support rich biodiversity as well as acting as carbon sinks.

Teak is one of the most valuable hardwoods, used in yachts, home flooring, doors, window frames and furniture. Burma is the biggest producer of the wood, even though its natural forests are dwindling.