However, veneers are high on maintenance and costly as they are one of the most aesthetic forms of permanent restoration. They mainly focus on aesthetics rather than functionality or strength.

While there are plenty of TikTok hacks on how to patch chipped wood or tricks to combine superglue and a kitchen ingredient to repair wood cracks, bubbled veneer is a whole different ballgame.

The decision follows reports of premature tree harvesting, which undermines the government's restoration goals. By halting the export of raw veneer, the government intends to ensure trees mature ...