VOLUME 3, TOPIC 15
A. K. Mukerji1
ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF AQUILARIA MALACCENSIS AND ITS CONSERVATION
IN MALAYSIA
Azizol Abdul Kadir, Ng Lean Teik and Abdul Razak Mohd
Ali1
In the past few years the prices of gaharu, a fragrant wood produced by the
Aquilaria species of the family
Thymeleaceae, have increased tremendously. Three species of
Aquilaria, namely A. malaccensis
Lam., A. hirta Ridl. and A. rostrata
Ridl. Are found in Malaysia, although, only
A. malaccensis is economically important. Recently, its survival in natural habitats has been
endangered as the demand for gaharu continues to rise.
Realizing the consequence caused by uncontrolled harvesting, indiscriminate felling, and
pressure from high market demand, scientists in Malaysia especially at FRIM have initiated
several programmes to conserve this species. At the same time, research is also being conducted
to investigate the mechanism of gaharu formation. In choosing conservation strategies, both ex
situ and in situ techniques are being applied.
1 Medicinal Plants Division, Forest Research Institute Malaysia Kepong, 52109 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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