Where does agarwood grow in India?

Northeast India is particularly significant for agarwood (called ‘sanchi’ in Assam). The northeast (particularly Assam, Mizoram and Tripura) is considered to be the cradle of agarwood aromatics with ancient traditions of agarwood production which is thriving and growing.

Where can agarwood grow?

Agarwood, also known as eaglewood or gaharu, is a valuable non-timber forest product which sometimes grows in Aquilaria species. The genus species occur mainly in South and Southeast Asia.

Is it legal to grow agarwood in India?

LEGAL STATUS Agarwood is not protected under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. However, it is protected from extraction by state bans (under the Indian Forest Act) and by administrative orders of the state forest departments which vary throughout its range of occurence.

Which type of trees are grown in Tamilnadu?

The 32 Forestry extension centres provide technical support for tree growing in rural in Tamil Nadu. These centres provide quality tree seedlings like Thornless bamboo, Casuarina, Teak, Neem, Melia dubia, grafted Tamarind and Nelli, etc. to the farmers. These seedlings were planted in private lands.

What is agarwood called in India?

In Hindi, it is known as agar, which is derived originally from the Sanskrit aguru. In Sinhala Agarwood producing Gyrinops walla tree is known as “Walla Patta” (වල්ල පට්ට).

Where can I sell agarwood in India?

Search Importers and Buyers List in India

• SAFA EXPORTS. Importer of India. Malaysia aquilaria malaccensis (agarwood) chips cites permit no. 17sg008387 pr valid upto 16/11/217 & phy.crt.
• FIRMENICH AROMATICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. Importer of India.
• AJMAL & SONS. Importer of India. 99-CD MOHAMMEDALI ROADMUMBAI.

Can I grow agarwood?

Agarwood generally grows well in hilly areas greater than 750 meters above sea level. It has been grown in yellow, red podzolic, clay sandy soil. The temperature ranges from 20 0 C to 330 C at an average. It can be grown at rainfall between 2,000 and 4,000mm.

What is Tamil Nadu state tree?

Asian palmyra palm
Tamil Nadu/Official tree

Which tree will grow faster in Tamil Nadu?

Fast growing, high yielding and drought tolerant tree species like thornless bamboo, Casuarina junghuhniana, Ailanthus excelsa, Melia dubia etc. have been introduced to the farming communities through this activity.

What is the price of agarwood per kg in India?

The valuation of Agarwood is approximate Rs 5-6 lakh per kg, in India.

What is the price of agarwood in India?

Agarwood is the world’s rarest and the most expensive variety of wood to be sold. According to Business Insider, one kilogram of agarwood can cost as much as $1,00,000 or Rs. 73,00,000. At present, the price of one gram of diamond in India is Rs 3,25,000, while 10 grams of gold is worth around Rs 47,695.