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Scientifically designed sandalwood investment model with long-term asset growth.

Sandalwood Harvest Model

15-Year Scientifically Managed Investment Plan

"Liquid Gold" of Agroforestry

Indian Sandalwood, traditionally known as Chandan, is one of the world's most expensive and culturally significant trees. Once a state-controlled monopoly, recent legal reforms have opened the doors for private farmers to participate in this high-value market.

Core Botanical Profile

Scientific Name

Santalum album (East Indian Sandalwood)

Crop Category

Hemi-parasitic (requires host plants)

Ideal Soil

Well-drained loamy / red rocky soils (pH 6.5–7.5)

Climate

Tropical / Sub-tropical (10°C – 40°C)

Elevation

300m – 1100m above sea level

Primary Value

Heartwood & Essential Oil (Santalol)

Harvest Window

12–15 years (20+ years for premium oil)

Expected Yield

12–18 kg heartwood per tree (15 years)

Legal Status & Regulations in India

Sandalwood cultivation is now legal on private land, but remains highly regulated to ensure sustainability and prevent illegal trade.

Historical Background

  • Earlier treated as government property
  • Private cultivation was restricted
  • 1970s overexploitation reduced natural supply

Legal Reforms

  • Karnataka (2001) & Tamil Nadu (2002) allowed private farming
  • Other states gradually adopted similar laws
  • Industry expanded across India

Current Legal Framework

Planting allowed without prior permission
Tree registration required with Forest Dept
Cutting only with official approval
Harvest under govt supervision
Sale via government auctions
Transit permit mandatory

⚠ Rules vary by state. Always consult the District Forest Officer (DFO).

Growing Zones in India

Traditional Regions

  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Kerala
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana

Emerging Regions

  • Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
  • Maharashtra, Bihar, Chhattisgarh
  • Odisha, West Bengal
  • Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
  • Punjab, Assam, Manipur

Sandalwood Value

₹8K+

Per KG

High market value of sandalwood.

15+

Years Growth

Premium maturity cycle.

High Value Asset

Sandalwood is one of the most valuable natural commodities globally.

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