Project Report For Sandalwood Plantation

Project report for Sandalwood Plantation is as follows.

Sandalwood was originally thought to be the principal source of the Mysore state economy, with the whole budget structured around it.

For decades, India was recognised for its sandalwood output, which was mostly restricted to the woods of South Indian states and the plantations of these state governments.

However, these governments changed their policies in 2002, allowing individuals to cultivate sandalwood. To guarantee that there is no lack of sandalwood in the future, the Karnataka State Forest Department has liberalised the restrictions governing sandalwood production.

The forest department proposes amending the Karnataka Tree Act 1927 to enable citizens to freely cultivate and possess sandalwood trees.

After a thorough examination by authorities, permission is granted to chop a sandalwood tree in private possession. After completing the relevant requirements, the fallen tree is carried to the sandalwood storage and auctioned. And today, private cultivation of this valuable tree is fast expanding.

The world-famous Indian sandalwood oil (Santalum album) is derived from sandalwood (Santalum album), which is widely utilised in the perfumery business. Wood and oil are both utilised in incense, fragrances, and medicinal. Because sandalwood is finely grained and easy to carve, it is ideal for creating exquisitely beautiful idols and boxes.

The crushed heartwood and root are steam distilled to generate the majority of the sandalwood oil. The oil yield ranges between 1.5 and 2.0 per cent. Sandalwood oil’s primary ingredients are a and b santalols, which account for 90-03 per cent of the oil. Sandal trees begin blooming in their third or fourth year, and the flowering season lasts from February to April, with fruits occurring between July and October.