In South India, commercially significant timber species include Teak (Tectona grandis), Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia), and Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla). These species are valued for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility in furniture and construction. Sustainable forestry practices are increasingly emphasized to balance economic benefits with environmental conservation, ensuring that timber production does not deplete Natural Resources. The region's favorable climate and soil conditions support the growth of these high-demand timber species.
Shorea robusta, commonly known as Sal tree, is a timber-yielding plant belonging to the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia and is valued for its hard, durable timber.
heartwood - the dense inner part of a tree trunk, yielding the hardest timber.
gymnosperms
Neem:Azadiracta indica tulsi:Ocimum sanctum
Commercial logging is the harvest of timber from forests with the intent to sell the product. Iqra :P
Harold Ernest Desch has written: 'Manual of commercial timbers' -- subject(s): Wood, Timber 'Timber' -- subject(s): Wood, Timber 'Timber, its structure and properties' -- subject(s): Wood, Timber
Stem timber
to use timber in future
to use timber in future
Cultivation, power plants, timber...
The African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) is a large tree that yields timber similar to rosewood. It is known for its dark, richly colored wood that is commonly used for musical instruments, furniture, and ornamental carvings.
Most of it comes from the canadian shield