Chandan Wood Tree Forest in Dhari Gir Gujarat - Sandalwood Tree Farming / Plantation Gujarat

Sandalwood is highly in demand in India since ages. The plantations of sandalwood should therefore be a profitable investment. Sandal wood is one of the finest perfumery materials and World's most popular / costly wood.  The sandle wood products are sandal oil, sandal powder (as raw material for beauty product), Sandal wood for furniture etc…

The Sandal/ Chandan tree, scientifically known as Santalum Album are commonly farming in the East Indian areas. The management practices, irrigation, fertilization, soil working, drainage, inducing stress and manipulation in hosteria are the main criteria for the early growth. The village named Dhari in Gir forest has suitable climate for the plantations for Sandal Tree. Dhari city is divided in many Village Panchayats such as: Dhari,Prmpara,Vekariyapara,Line Para,Haripara.Dhari is located on the banks of river Shetrunji on which the famous Khodiyar Dam is located. Two Other rivers Dedio and Nataliyo also pass through Dhari. Tulsishyam,Kankai and Banej are holy places about 30 KM away from Dhari in forest of Gir. Kesar Mango of Dhari is world famous. Lions of Gir can be seen in surrounding area of Dhari town. There are huge forest areas in which you can see the plants of Chandan wood in the Dahri Gir Gujarat.

Its yearly growth is around 2cm to 5 cm. The tree is medium sized 12-15 meters in height. As the tree grows, the essential oil develops in the roots and heartwood, which requires at least 15 to 20 years. The sandalwood tree is never felled, but uprooted in the rainy season, when the roots are richer in the precious essential oil. Both wood and oil are used in incense, perfumes and in medicine. Sandal tree starts flowering from 3rd or 4th year and flowering season generally lasts from February to April while fruiting takes place between July to October.

Women, right from centuries ago, used sandalwood for healthy and glowing skin, so a mostly beuty product uses sandalwood powder, and is available in almost all ayurvedic shops. Indian sandalwood still commands high prices for its essential oil, and richest wood. The Indian government has banned the export of the species to reduce the threat by over-harvesting. Cutting of trees, even on private property, is regulated by the Forest Department.