Archive · 19 Sep 2025
World Teak Conference Focuses on Sustainable Production and Trade
Imagine a big meeting about teak trees, where people discussed how to grow them in a way that helps the environment and provides jobs.
They decided to use mixed-cropping, support research, and use technology to check the trees.
They also talked about helping farmers, making more teak available for trade, and connecting people who work with teak.
The goal is to make sure teak forests are around for a long time, helping the economy and the planet.
The World Teak Conference 2025 concluded with recommendations for sustainable production.
Key recommendations include mixed-cropping, research support, and technology use.
The conference emphasized expanding the TEAKNET network.
Participants highlighted teak's role in economic growth and sustainability.
The conference was organized by ITTO, TEAKNET, and KFRI.
- Who
- Teak industry stakeholders
- What
- Recommendations for sustainable teak production and trade expansion
- When
- September 19, 2025
- Where
- Unspecified
- Why
- To promote sustainable teak management and expand trade.
Traditional Practices
Sustainable Forestry
Monoculture vs. Mixed-cropping
Traditional Practices
Traditional monoculture is practiced.
Sustainable Forestry
Promote mixed-cropping plantations.
- Event
- World Teak Conference 2025
- Organizers
- ITTO, TEAKNET, KFRI
- Key Themes
- Sustainable production, trade expansion
- Recommendations
- Mixed-cropping, clonal plantations, research investment
- Notable Attendees
- Kanchan Devi, Pramod G. Krishnan
