The coveted, woody scent of Australian sandalwood is driving deforestation, threatening the very existence of this iconic ...

“There’s something universally pleasant about it.” But its very mystique has brought the tree to near extinction. Sandalwood, with its oblong light-green leaves and twiggy branches, is a ...

Tyrekickers were told SPSHL has more than 80,000 sandalwood trees, would produce 2275 tonnes ... have been asked to think about investing in Vanuatu. It's forecast to make money at the EBITDA ...

Australian researchers have also been involved in the commercialisation of the sought-after sandalwood tree, harvested for its oil. Vanuatu Department of Forestry's Joseph Tungon says the uptake ...

But its beautiful scent may also be its downfall – Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is facing extinction in the wild. Despite this, the iconic outback tree is still being harvested in ...

The wood and roots of the sandalwood tree are used to make the fragrant essential oil known as sandalwood oil. Several personal care items include body washes, fragrances, lotions, soaps ...

For centuries, sandalwood trees have been exploited for their wood and oil One landholder is working to bring northern sandalwood trees back from the brink of extinction in Victoria The ...

Tropical Forestry Services (TFS) is planting over 1,400 hectares of Indian sandalwood in the Northern Territory this year. The trees are being planted on Midway Station in the Douglas Daly (515 ha ...