R Sundararaj

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

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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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