From ancient times to the present, precious woods are considered a status symbol of wealth and power. Expensive piece of furniture in roality and prince homes were often made of tropical hardwoods. Today it is possible to invest in tropical timber (eg. teak, bankirai). The investment is carried on a long term. When is paid depends on the duration of growth from the type of wood.
Experts recommend the investment of several or a single reliable vendor to distribute. Important here with is that the supplier insures the investment, as drought, storms or insects could destroy the wood. Whether the investment was worth one and only decide at the end of the current price of wood.
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