THE DESIGN
THE ENGINEERING
Meet Terra Madera
Every wooden piece of MINT Outdoor furniture is made from Terra Madera — a premium plantation hardwood grown and managed by Sumitomo Forestry, one of the world's oldest forestry companies.
Time makes the difference
Acacia and eucalyptus are good garden woods. Terra Madera is a step up. Because the trees are left to grow for up to 17 years, the timber is more mature, with fewer knots and imperfections.
- Fewer knots and blemishes across every board
- A smooth, even surface that feels as good as it looks
- Consistent grain and colour from piece to piece
The journey of Terra Madera
A managed cycle where every harvest is followed by new planting.
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Seedling
Raised in Sumitomo's own nurseries
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Grown slowly
Up to 17 years in managed plantations
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Harvested & replanted
New trees planted after every harvest
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Crafted
Made into MINT Outdoor furniture by our skilled makers
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Your garden
A fresh start for your garden
Backed by Sumitomo's sustainability commitments
Sumitomo Forestry manages its forests so that wood will be available for generations, while protecting wildlife, water and the local communities that live alongside them.
Planted overseas in a year
More land replanted than harvested overseas in 2025. Every harvest is followed by new trees.
Protected as conservation forest
Areas of high biodiversity value are set aside and left untouched, based on independent assessments.
tonnes of CO₂ stored in Sumitomo's planted forests
Carbon locked up in Sumitomo's overseas plantations, and it stays locked in the wood of your furniture.
Figures from Sumitomo Forestry's sustainability reporting. Learn more at sfc.jp/english/sustainability
You won't find Terra Madera anywhere else in the UK
Our exclusive agreement means MINT Outdoor is the only UK retailer offering furniture made from Terra Madera.
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