R Sundararaj

He is scientist and head at the forest protection division, Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bengaluru

Injudicious pruning of sandalwood (1a and b) reduces its weight and consequently value of the timber derived. Similarly, in teak (2 a and b), it restricts the durability of the stem and makes it weak (Photographs: R Sundararaj)

Why pruning of timber tree species is a strict no-no

22 Apr 2022

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