Maharashtra police in Latur district seized 152 kg of sandalwood valued at Rs 12.08 lakh, thwarting an alleged smuggling attempt. Two suspects were arrested, with efforts ongoing to locate an ...

Other discoveries have shown that sandalwood has anticancer properties, as it can arrest cancerous cell regeneration.

The Rise" highlights the lucrative yet illegal red sandalwood trade. This rare wood, native to India, is highly valued for ...

[File, Standard] Sandalwood harvesting was banned in Kenya in 2007 through a presidential directive to allow for regeneration. The ban was put in place because of the exploitation of the East ...

Premium quality red sandalwood, however, can fetch a price as high as ₹2,00,000 per kilogram. This is due to its scarcity and the difficulty involved in the harvesting and processing of the wood.