TEAK 21

About TEAK 21

TEAK 21 - formerly TEAK 2000 - a non-governmental and non-profit charitable organisation, derives its name from Agenda 21 of the 1992 Rio de Janairo Earth Summit.

The initiative also derives its name from teak Tectona grandis, which represents the most important high-grade tropical hardwood species under cultivation. TEAK 21 was formed to highlight and combat what has come to be known as the tropical hardwood crisis, which has emerged because the sustainable supply of high-grade tropical hardwoods is at risk. More information on the crisis is provided in the BACKGROUND information on this site.

High-grade tropical hardwoods, in the present context, is understood to mean the wood of quality broadleaf species such as teak, mahogany, iroko, meranti and other timbers that are used for top-of-the-range end uses like boat building, quality indoor and garden furniture, interior decor, panelling, decking, carving, etc. These woods are sometimes called luxury woods, cabinet woods or speciality timbers.

TEAK 21 acknowledges with apreciation the help that Coillte Teoranta (The Irish Forestry board) has given to the organisation to develop this site.

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