To the Nagaland Forest Department
Does Forest Dept. allow the cultivation of sandalwood? Do I need permission from the DFO? Who is going to buy it, and what is the price in the current market?
- There are certain issues with few hundred sandalwood trees I
own that are of both species. I learn that there isn’t a lot of information
(suiting our soil) available on non-native trees and seeds, such as Red and
White sandalwood. Does Forest Dept. allow the cultivation of sandalwood? Do I
need permission from the DFO? Who is going to buy it, and what is the price in
the current market? In the early stages of the plantation, can a grower expect
assistance from the relevant department? Although there are many sources on
YouTube channels, I found them to be contradictory, ambiguous, and inconsistent.
This variation, I assume, is related to geographic location and the influence
of climate on particular region. The relevant department can employ a media
that farmers are familiar with, such as Nagamese for optimal benefit, much like
mainland India, where farm-related information is broadcast on local news
channels.
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- Mika K. Achumi
- mickyachumi@gmail.com
