In defense of Linda Pall--teak in many countries is grown on a sustainable
basis under plantation conditions in many countries. In the costal area of
Ecuador
are a number of teak plantations. Grass is grown between the trees and used
as pasture for cattle. I worked with several of these plantations while
in the Peace Corps. Tom Trail
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>>those teak deck chairs that Linda Pall wants.
>
>On a side note, these teak chairs that Linda dreams of could become a
>most contentious issue. Teak is a tropical hardwood that may or may
>not be grown and harvested in a sustainable manner.
>
>Rainforest issues connected to the pool...a whole new can of worms.
>
>Just a thought,
>
>Philip
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