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Properties and Uses of Priority Timber Species

M. A. Sattar
Director (Ex.)
Seasoning and Timber Physics Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute, Chittagong.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Physical and mechanical properties, durability and treatability characteristics of 21 timber species have been collated. Enduses of these species have been evaluated. Based on the various uses, the species have bee recommended as priority species for plantation.

Keywords: Enduse, Durability and treatability, Mechanical properties, Physical property, Priority timber species,

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Start Date: 00-00-0000

End Date: 00-00-0000

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Tree

Objectives:

To evaluate the properties and uses of priority timber species

Methodology:

The selection of timber species is one of the major issues in the national plantation programme. Out of a large number of species, a search for a few species of desired characteristics is a difficult task. But if it is based scientifically, it becomes easier. There are criteria for selection of species. The enduse, adaptability, ease of propagation, relatively fast-growing and free from pests and diseases are the major criteria. The enduse is considered to be the prime basis for selection of suitable timber species. The following are the timber species which may be selected as priority species.Teak (Tectona grandis), Gamar (Gmelina arborea), Chapalish (Artocarpus chaplasha), Champa (Michelia champaca), Chikrassi (Chickrasia tabularis), Garjan (Dipterocarpus turbinatus), Telsur (Hopea odorata), Dhakijam (Syzygium grande), Jarul (Lagerstroemia speciosa), Silkoroi (Albizia procera), Lohakat (Xylia dolabriformis), Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Toon (Toona ciliata),Kadam (Anthocephalus chinensis), Keora (Sonneratia apetala), Raintree (Samanea saman), Jackfruit ( Artocarpus heterophyllus), Mango (Mangifera indica), Simul (Bombax ceiba), Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo).

Source of Information: Bangladesh Journal of Forest Science, Vol : 26 (2), July-Dec 1997, 1-7

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Achievement/Findings:

The enduses provide the important information for the initial selection of timber species for the plantation programme. The prioritization has to be made by due consideration to all other pertinent selection criteria.

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