Otherwise known as the Rubber Tree, using these trees is economical and good for the Earth and here’s why:
After 30 years, a decline in latex production has made only
tapping rubber trees for their sap uneconomical. The trees are removed by hand
and replaced with new seedlings. In the past, felled rubber trees were either
burnt on the spot or used as fuel for locomotive engines, brick firing or latex
curing. The wood is now used in the manufacture of high-end furniture. It is
valued for its dense grain, stability, attractive color and acceptance of
different finishes. It is also prized as an “environmentally friendly” wood,
since it makes use of trees that have been cut down at the end of their
latex-producing life cycle and are always replaced with new seedlings.