Question

What are the important uses of the following tree?

Sundari

Answer 1

• General/ecological importance: Sundari is the dominant mangrove tree of the Sundarbans and is a key structural species that stabilizes shorelines, provides fish/shrimp nursery habitat and supports the mangrove ecosystem.

• Timber and construction: the wood is hard, fine‑grained, tough and elastic and is widely used for boat building, house and bridge construction, posts/piles, joinery, tool handles and making hardboard and furniture.

• Fuel and charcoal: Sundari is extensively used as fuelwood and to make good‑quality charcoal in communities around the Sundarbans.