The management and conservation status of Santalum species occurring in Australia [sandalwood]. [Symposium paper]
1993
Applegate, G.B. (Queensland Forest Service, Atherton (Australia)) | McKinnell, F.H. (Western Australian Dept. of Conservation and Land Management, Como)
The 6 species of Santalum that occur naturally in Australia are Santalum acuminatum, S. album, S. lanceolatum, S. murrayanum, S. obtusifolium and S. spicatum. Their habitat is described, areas of natural occurrence, and current knowledge of silvicultural requirements and the conservation status of each species. Only 4 of the species have commercial value, or the potential for commercial use, S. spicatum and S. lanceolatum are currently harvested, for their aromatic wood, from natural stands. Exports of over 2000 tonnes per annum of various grades go to countries in Asia. S. acuminatum, a species from southern Australia, has reasonably large and edible fruit. This has prompted its use in this region for horticultural production. S. album, which has a timber with a high aromatic oil content, is limited in its natural occurrence and is not currently harvested for its wood or oil in Australia. It is, however, the focus of a research program aimed at the production of sandalwood in plantations in the tropical regions of northern Australia. As reliable propagation and nursery techniques are developed, research involving this species will be concentrated on tree improvement and plantation silvicultural requirements for quality wood production.
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