Friday, November 20, 2015

Sal

Botanical name: Shorea robusta
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Parts used: Wood (Secondary xylem)

Economic Importance:

1. The heartwood of sal is very hard, heavy and extremely tough, being one of the most durable timbers.

2. Wood is mainly suitable for sleepers.

3. This wood is not seasoned well and therefore , splits on further drying.

4. It can easily take moisture from environment and so takes very long time.

5. It is extensively used for making doors, windows and beams.

6. It is also used for cart making.

7. It is also used for making boats in India (Assam).

8. Sal wood has a long life in exposed situations and even under water.


9. Sal tree gives out an oleoresin called Bengal dammar on tapping which is used in the making of varnish.

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