Teak reforestation instead of rainforest deforestation

Destruction of the rainforest and responsible forestry: both can be found in Indonesia, a country where the primeval forest extends over 17,000 islands.

On the one hand, Indonesia is one of the countries where rainforest clearance is progressing most rapidly. On the other hand, there have been plantations for more than two hundred years – they were originally established by the Dutch.

Environment and economy in harmony

If the plantations are cultivated sustainably and thus used commercially with care, the environment benefits: firstly, they provide a safe habitat for numerous animal and plant species. And because they are profitable, the forests have so far been spared from being destroyed for agriculture.

This is precisely the idea of sustainability: people and nature benefit without being played off against each other. Modern sawmills also ensure that the working conditions on site meet safety standards.

Java teak from reforestation

Our teak wood comes from the plantations on Java the largest island in Indonesia. The teak trees have been growing here for decades under the best climatic conditions. This is why the wood enjoys an excellent reputation: the trees grow particularly slowly, which gives them a high density and oil content. The best insurance for long outdoor durability.

Betterwood imports exclusively from Indonesia teak decking boards , teak worktops and solid wood parquet made of teak from sustainable reforestation. This puts a stop to displacement by industrial agriculture.