growing sandalwood in australia

Major commercial production is currently based in Western Australia with some new plantations being developed in North Queensland and the Northern Territory. Approximately 2,000 tonnes of sandalwood is harvested annually in Western Australia, most from natural 'wild' stands in the Rangelands region of the state.

Why is growing sandalwood illegal?

Government declared growing sandalwood tree illegal due to rise in smuggling and exporting of sandalwood in recent years. However, planting of sandalwood is legal in India but plantation activities are undertaken by governments departments. The department controls the cutting of sandalwood.

How long does it take for Sandalwood to mature?

Though returns on sandalwood cultivation are very high in which naturally grown sandalwood tree takes 30 years to be ready for harvesting whereas intensive cultivation in organic methods gives quick results in 10 to 15 years.

How much is a sandalwood tree worth?

Karnataka forest department's sandalwood auction at Mysore fetched an all-time high of Rs 38.51 lakh a tonne for heartwood (old mature tree's central portion) as against the normal price of Rs 30-32 lakh a tonne.

What is the cost of sandalwood per kg?

After the age of seven to eight years, the heartwood of a sandalwood tree grows by 1 kg every year, and its market price is between Rs 3,000 and Rs 6,000 per kg.

Which country is the largest producer of sandalwood?

India contributes 90 per cent of the sandalwood oil production in the world.

Which sandalwood is best white or red?

Red sandalwood is used for treating digestive tract problems, fluid retention, and coughs; and for “blood purification”. Red sandalwood might increase the loss of body water through the urine (diuretic effect).

Does sandalwood tree attract snakes?

Do they like the fragrance of sandalwood or is it something else. As far as the labor of snakes is concerned, scientists have proved that snakes do not have the labor of smell. ... But the snakes are wrapped around the sandalwood tree, not because of the scent of sandalwood but to keep themselves cool.

What is the cost of red sandalwood per kg?

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Which sandalwood is best for face?

Rakta Chandana or the red sandalwood is one of the finest ingredients for your skin. It is primarily used for skin care and beauty purposes. It is very effective in treating blemishes, rashes and acne.It also helps in the removal of tan and dullness because of its cooling properties.

Can I grow a sandalwood tree?

Sandalwood trees are tolerant of high wind, drought, salt spray and intense heat. They prefer full sun but will grow in part shade. They are used in the landscape as hedges, specimen plants, shade trees and xeriscaping plants. The flowers and wood of sandalwood are harvested for the plant's fragrant essential oil.

How do I start a sandalwood farm?

Sandalwood tree crop requires hot atmosphere and it grows better in humid climatic conditions. Sandalwood tree cultivation also needs the temperature in between 12° and 35°C. It is the perfect temperature for good growth of sandalwood tree. At 600 and 1050 meters altitudes, this sandalwood tree plant grows well.

Why is sandalwood expensive?

The reason Sandalwood essential oils is expensive because the source is becoming more scare due to high demand and tree maturity to get high quality oils. Commercially, Australian Sandalwood tree is harvested at minimum age of 15 years.

Which sandalwood is more costly?

Although Sandalwood has many species but only two of them i.e.White Sandalwood and Red Sandalwood are most widely cultivated. Due to its therapeutic and cosmetic value White Sandalwood is quite expensive. It possesses many medicinal properties and are used in alternative medicines.

Does sandalwood expire?

Does Sandalwood powder expire? Sandalwood powder does not expire. However, its colour and odour might change with time, if not stored properly, due to moisture.

Which soil is suitable for sandalwood?

It can grown in different types of soils like sandy, clay red soils, laterite loam and black cotton soils. sandalwood can grow under varying conditions of soil PH from 6.0 to 7.5.

How can you tell real sandalwood?

DNA testing is a sure fire way to identify any wood as genuine Indian Sandalwood, right down to the genus and species. Other than that, the only way to know if what you are getting is real Santalum album is to purchase from someone you trust and has a good reputation for a reliable supply of genuine Indian Sandalwood.

Which district is famous for its sandalwood?

Karnataka, Not surprisingly, India dominates production worldwide. Nearly 85% of the supply of Indian sandalwood comes from the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Where does the best sandalwood come from?

Vietnam and New Caledonia have well controlled plantations of genuine sandalwood. The best quality oil comes from the Indian provinces of Mysore and Tamil Nadu, where the harvest of sandalwood trees are protected by the state government. The tree is medium sized 12-15 meters tall.

What is the cost of red sandalwood?

“A tonne of red sanders fetches up to Rs 20 lakh in India but its international landing price is above Rs 50-80 lakh,” a forest officer from the Vellore range said last year.

Does red sandalwood whiten skin?

#2 Natural Skin Whitening With Sandalwood

Sandalwood contains natural skin lightening agents and hence is used in many fairness face packs. Take 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder, and besan.

What is the cost of white sandalwood?

White Sandalwood, Rs 22000 /kg Geeta Trader | ID: 17798204030.