sandalwood trees

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 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.

How long does it take to grow a sandalwood tree?

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. The sandalwood grown in India has two colours which are available white and red.

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.

What is the cost of 1kg sandalwood?

PURE & NATURAL SANDALWOOD POWDER 1KG

M.R.P.:	₹ 2,500.00
Price:	₹ 1,100.00 (₹ 110.00 / 100 g)
You Save:	₹ 1,400.00 (56%)
	Inclusive of all taxes

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.

Which country is the largest producer of sandalwood?

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

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.

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).

Where do sandalwood trees grow?

These are found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, and other Pacific Islands. S. album is a threatened species indigenous to South India, and grows in the Western Ghats and a few other mountain ranges such as the Kalrayan and Shevaroy Hills.

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.

Is it legal to grow sandalwood?

Ban on harvesting

Growing sandalwood by individuals was banned until 2002. Today, we can grow the trees but it is illegal to cut and harvest the wood, use it or sell it in the open market. Permission is required from the state forest department, which sends its officials to cut the tree and buy the sandalwood.

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.

How do I know if my Sandalwood oil is pure?

Smell the powder to see if it has a mild fragrance.

Give the sandalwood powder a good sniff to see if it has the subtle, but distinct sweet, creamy woody smell of sandalwood. Additionally, if you can't smell anything, then the powder may be diluted and impure.

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 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.

What smells do snakes hate?

Snakes will often eat insects, amphibians, and other reptiles, so keeping them at bay is key. What scents do snakes dislike? There are many scents snakes don't like including smoke, cinnamon, cloves, onions, garlic, and lime. You can use oils or sprays containing these fragrances or grow plants featuring these scents.

What is the most expensive tree in the world?

There is a gold rush happening in the jungles of the Philippines. The treasure is one of the rarest trees in the world: lapnisan or agarwood. It is also the world's most expensive tree.

How can we protect sandalwood trees?

Karnataka government had taken the lead in inserting microchips on sandalwood trees. The move was to protect the Sandalwood -- the state tree of Karnataka -- from illegal loggers. The microchips would also help maintain a sandalwood tree count.