Red Sanders

Red sanders or red sandalwood is a species endemic to the southern Eastern Ghats mountain range of South India.
It is a rare kind of sandalwood that is in high demand in the international market and costs around Rs.1,500 to Rs.2,000 a kg.
The major markets for wood are China, Japan, the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal.
This tree is valued for the rich red colour of its wood. The wood is not aromatic. The tree is not to be confused with the aromatic Santalum sandalwood trees that grow natively in South India.
Pterocarpus santalinus is listed as an Endangered species by the IUCN, because of overexploitation of its timber in South India.
It is also listed in appendix II of the CITES, which means that a certificate is required in order to export it, which should only be granted if the trade is not detrimental to the survival of the species.

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