R & D Imports, Inc. is committed to operating in an eco-friendly manner. Out of concern for our environment and the deforestation of the rain forests around the world, none of the wood used in crafting our furniture stems from the Indonesian rain forest. Neither Mahogany nor Teak woods are native to Indonesia and have therefore no origin in the rain forest.
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Seedlings
On A Plantation Field |
Plant
After A Few Years |
Matureing
Teak Trees |
| Over 400 years
ago, Dutch settlers emigrated to Indonesia bringing, some of their
culture and traditions as well as, wood seedlings from Honduras.
Indonesia proved fertile ground for the seedlings and soon, mahogany
trees were sprouting along the roadsides. The Dutch recognized mahogany
as an ideal hardwood for bxuilding furniture and proceeded to establish
a thriving furniture industry. As the industry developed, the Indonesians
started using the mahogany for wood carving, a tradition which remains
a remarkable art form to present. Today, mahogany in Indonesia grows
foremost on plantations to support the timber and furniture industries.
One of the largest plantations is located in Madiun, East Java. That
plantation covers over 227km2 of land. Teak, much like mahogany is
grown on the island of Java on large plantations. The farmers carefully
grow the trees in distinctive patterns, each field displaying trees
in various stages of growth. Once the mature trees are harvested,
the fields are re-seeded to maintain a healthy reforestation. The
government controls and regulates all wood cutting. Each tree cut
for the creation of hand-carved furniture is accounted for and cross-referenced
against finished merchandise exported abroad. R & D Imports, Inc. If you would like further information or our current warehouse pricing you can e-mail, call 800-266-8648 or visit us. |
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