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## ✅ What you need to know about sagwan (teak) plantation

* The species: Tectona grandis (commonly called “sagwan” or teak) is a valuable hardwood species. ([exporthubs.gov.in][1])
* Soil & climate: It thrives in **well‑drained**, deep, fertile soils; favourable rainfall 800‑2,500 mm. ([ssdgreens.com][2])
* Plantation metrics: For example, one source states 800–1000 trees per hectare, growth to usable timber in 10‑12 years in good conditions. ([ssdgreens.com][2])
* Uses: Furniture, high-grade timber, construction etc. investment‑oriented. ([teakfarms.in][3])

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## 📍 Local leads in/around Raebareli

While I couldn’t pinpoint a company exactly in Raebareli with full contact info specialising in sagwan, here are relevant items and local context:

### 1. Regional nursery/supplier in Lucknow (nearby)

Sagwan Plantation (Lucknow)

* Address: Munshi Pulia, Indira Nagar, Near ICICI Bank ATM, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226016. ([TradeIndia][4])
* They supply sagwan/teak plants among other species. ([TradeIndia][5])
* Could serve Raebareli (Lucknow is ~1–1.5 hours away) but you’ll need to check logistics, plant size, transport.

### 2. Plantation campaigns & local forestry efforts in Raebareli

* In Raebareli district there have been large tree‑planting drives, including specifying sagwan among species lists.
* Example: A campaign in Amwa Block, Raebareli: many trees planted though species list mentioned common ones (not explicitly sagwan). ([Bhaskar][6])
This indicates the environment is suitable and there’s interest in tree plantations.

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## 🔍 Steps you should take

1. Contact the nursery in Lucknow (or other nearby nurseries) and ask: availability of sagwan saplings, age/size of saplings, price, transport to Raebareli.
2. Check land suitability in Raebareli: soil test, drainage, previous land use. Sagwan needs good soil.
3. Ask about maintenance: for the first few years sagwan needs weeding, protection, spacing.
4. Understand harvesting timeline & local timber market: what is the local demand for teak, legalities of harvesting, permissions if any.
5. Confirm survival guarantees and after‑sale support: what happens if many plants die.

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