chemist Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 A friend of mine is planning to grow trees on approximately 1 rai of land in the Sakhon Nakhon province in Isaan. The wood is supposed to be used for house construction etc, and he is looking for some species that is ready to harvest in not more than 10-15 years. Apparently he has access to water also in the dry season. Is there any kind of tree that you can recommend in this case? Any suggestion would be highly appreciated. chemist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemist Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 Anyone? A tree that can be used for making timber suitable for building a house for example, and that doesn't take too long time to grow. Teak? Mahogany? I have used the search function on this forum, but I haven't found any clear-cut answer. Thanks. chemist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) teak! I've got 50 rai - inexpensive fun if you have the time to wait. Edited May 9, 2008 by kash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meandwi Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I would recommend starting his garden now! If you plant trees to be harvested, the new home will have no shade or beautiful trees around it. Since he has plenty of time, and water. Locate where he wishes to build his home and driveway, draw a landscape plan and follow it! When he finally builds his home (out of concrete block and steel trusses) He will have a much more beautiful property. meandwi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hi, You can conceder the Mangium trees, (Kra thin Tepa) albeit not suitable as a building Timber but as a fast growing tree, excellent for furniture and pulp and most of all is Eco friendly, This website has a lot of info, http://www.worldagroforestrycentre.org/SEA...nfo.asp?SpID=69 I would recommend starting his garden now! If you plant trees to be harvested, the new home will have no shade or beautiful trees around it.Since he has plenty of time, and water. Locate where he wishes to build his home and driveway, draw a landscape plan and follow it! When he finally builds his home (out of concrete block and steel trusses) He will have a much more beautiful property. meandwi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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