Stimulation of Western Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) oil production using multiple treatments

Authors

P. Smith, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Other

Publication Title

Australian Forestry

Volume

83

Issue

1

First Page

46

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

School

Centre for Ecosystem Management / School of Science

Comments

Smith, P. A. (2020). Stimulation of Western Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) oil production using multiple treatments. Australian Forestry, 83(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1080/00049158.2020.1728470

Abstract

Sandalwood is an important international commodity recognised for its aromatic oil, which is a key ingredient in many fragrances and cosmetics. Western Australian (WA) sandal-wood (Santalum spicatum) isidentified as a cheaper, lower-quality alternative to the superior Indian sandalwood (Santalum album). Natural stocks of both S. albumand S.spicatum have declined due to historical mismanagement. Subsequently, WA sandalwood has been established in plantations in Western Australia to attempt to meet the demands of the sandalwood industry. Plantation WA sandalwood is promoted as agroforestry, promising economic and environmental benefits. While these benefits are attractive, WA sandalwood has an estimated 25-year rotation.

DOI

10.1080/00049158.2020.1728470

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