Public relations officer, Gesley Rivan, outlined the benefits during the distribution of teak tree seedlings yesterday.
Teak is one of the most highly valued timber in the world due to its durability, resistance and texture.
Premium timber trees like teak and eaglewood can generate good revenue from sales, apart from its domestic use, such as timber for family homes.
“Apart from teak, we are also promoting eaglewood and balsa under the forestry sector, as a means of strengthening the economy of individual farmers and the province as a whole,” Rivan stated.
