
The main threats for the species are deforestation for agriculture, commercial tapping of resin and exploitation for timber. Where selective logging occurs the species distribution is fragmented and low …
Ozoroa obovata, Broad-leaved Resin Tree Assessment by: Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group
The species is targeted extensively for the valuable resin known as agarwood and it is now thought to be extinct in India and almost extinct in East Kalimantan.
Resin may also be extracted from the tree and utilised for a variety of purposes (Fern 2020). The tree is also a source of dye, gum, tannin, fibre, fodder and paper pulp (S. Deepu pers. comm. 2020).
It is rich in resin and still tapped locally for that product; plantations have been established for this use in Greece. Witches brooms are common in this pine and could be a source of dwarf cultivars in …
Resin can be collected from the tree and used to produce Danmar which is further used in the preparation of varnishes (Singh et al. 2014). The resin has further medicinal properties. The tree is …
Other potential threats to the long-term survival of Dracaena cinnabari are the over-exploitation of Dragon’s Blood - a resin obtained from the bark of the tree. At present there is little demand for the …
aper manufacture (Plant Use 2022). The resin of this species is highly valuable with 2,000-7,000 tonnes exported from Indonesia annually with a value of US$1 6 million (Shiva and Jantan 1998). Most resin …
The species is targeted extensively for the valuable resin known as agarwood. As a result of agarwood exploitation it is estimated its population for the last three generations has declined by over 80%.
Use and Trade . 2014). It belongs to the genus Dipterocarpus which produce commercially valuable medium hardwood and have the trade name Keruing. These woods are used to produce furniture, …