Abstract
Pterocarpus santalinus¸ popularly known as red sanders, is much talked about species, in view of its economic importance, status, trade and smuggling activities which rammed the tree into the vulnerable status. Due to its endemic nature, slow growth, restricted commercial cultivation activities and high demand promoting to illegal felling, the population dynamics is imbalanced. To protect, conserve and promote sustainable utilization, there is a dire need for proper understanding of trade, commerce, socio-economic status and restoration efforts, and these are discussed in this chapter.
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Balasubramanya, S., Indu, B.K., Anuradha, M. (2019). Trade, Commerce and Socio-economic Status of Red Sanders. In: Pullaiah , T., Balasubramanya , S., Anuradha , M. (eds) Red Sanders: Silviculture and Conservation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7627-6_14
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