Marlow-Norsemen is growing Teak and other forest seedlings for a plantation that will completely mitigate their usage of hardwoods in the production of their yachts, ultimately replacing those used on a three to one ratio. This miniature plantation will mimic a natural forest ecosystem with a variety of hard and softwoods including understory plants. To date, Marlow-Norsemen has planted more than ten thousand hardwood trees including Mahogany, Teak, Eucalyptus, Lychee, Dragon eye, Apple and Pear. In addition 100% of the vegetables and seasonal fruits used in the galley at the Marlow-Norsemen VIP center now comes from their own gardens, which are fertilized with ash from the hot water generated from factory wood shavings mixed with dust collected from the furniture section of the factory. No pesticides or artificial fertilizers are used.  Irrigation for the plantation and vegetable gardens are provided by a dedicated cistern that is strategically placed along the river bank adjacent to the VIP center. Water that is used is returned to the same river after filtration through 50 meters of natural sand and stone, cleaner than when removed. This effort has thus far totally removed approximately twenty people from the high cost of unsustainable food production processes. It is Marlow-Norsemen’s goal to reach 100% organic food production for its 600 plus employees by encouraging and supporting local ocean and farm producers providing non chemically enhanced food products with minimal distribution costs. It is the company’s belief that long term crop production can be enhanced by eliminating the scorched earth production policies that kill all insects including beneficial elements of the life chain including honeybees, hummingbirds and other natural pollinators.