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It is still used in the hardwood trade in some countries. This volume measurement was developed to estimate what volume of a round log would be usable timber after processing, in effect attempting to ‘square’ the log and allow for waste. The hoppus ton (HT) was also a traditionally used unit of volume in British forestry. One hoppus ton is ...
A pyre (Ancient Greek: πυρά, romanized: purá; from πῦρ (pûr) 'fire'), [1] [2] also known as a funeral pyre, is a structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite or execution. As a form of cremation, a body is placed upon or under the pyre, which is then set on fire.
Rafted teak logs on the Irrawaddy River. Teak, tectona grandis, is a hardwood tree native to much of South and Southeast Asia, including Myanmar.Due to its natural water resistance, teak is sought out for a variety of uses including furniture-making and shipbuilding. [1]
The teak shipments Florida Teak and Teakdecking Systems imported post-sanctions were loaded onto ships in Myanmar only after Treasury announced the measures, according to the Herald’s analysis ...
Tectona grandis (common teak) is by far the most important, with a wide distribution in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China, India, and Pakistan. Tectona hamiltoniana (Dahat teak) is a local endemic species confined to Burma, where it is endangered.
The White House posted an "offensive" meme across social media for Valentine's Day, targeting illegal immigration.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ordering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund within the next year, saying it could potentially buy the ...
The wood polishes well and is well known in tropical Africa as Mukwa when used to make good quality furniture that has an attractive light brownish-yellow colour. It can also be used for curios, and implements. Since the wood does not swell or shrink much it is great for canoe building. Furniture and curios are often made from the reddish ...