The Green Boat Effect: Teak, India And The Rise Of Boating

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Teak is one of the strongest and most durable hardwoods in the world. Known as the “King of Woods”, Teak is one of the most desirable and endangered woods. Considered by mariners to be the most valuable and versatile hardwood, its rare beauty, its rich golden brown luster, its decorative grain and its unique properties of strength, stability, and resistance to wear have made it the most demanded wood for marine use.






Teak is found naturally in only four countries in the entire world. Burma, Thailand, Laos and India each have varying amounts of natural teak forests. Because of its strong demand and limited supply, Teak is in desperate need of reforestation projects worldwide.

Investment possibilities with Teak plantations

Many companies are anxious to invest in Teak plantations and reforestation projects because potential returns are enormous. As the worldwide supply of Teak dwindles, the prices of this exotic wood will continue to rise. As the prices rise, the investment opportunities in Teak plantations will continue to be available. The time for these opportunities is now; because of the time involved to establish new Teak plantations, it is important start now.

Consider this example of a reforestation project. During the lifespan of a tree in a Teak plantation, the first harvest occurs at 12 years, and is cut in rotating cycles as the tree, once cut, re-grows up to 3 times. If the trees are planted in a 3 meter X 3 meter quadrant, thinned, and maintained properly, a hectare of Teak trees in a reforestation project at the current market prices will yield gross income of over $475,000 in 20 years. It is projected that plantation set-up and maintenance costs would be approximately $17,000 per hectare the same 20-year plantation, with the figure adjusted for inflation.

The Green Boat Effect:

Imagine this. The yachting trend in India is picking up. So is the Boat-building industry. If mergers with advanced technologies of the international world are projected, India can become the future world boating destination. Right from Material to Manpower and Manufacture to Maintenance.
With an opportunity like teak reforestation, some carbon credits would definitely speed things up! What do you say?

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