Sandalwood

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Out of sync regional laws on sandalwood fueling illicit trade: Whitman (Capital FM Kenya)

Ambassador Whitman said Tuesday that since 2002, organized crime syndicates based in eastern Africa have facilitated the illegal harvesting, transportation, ...

Ambassador Whitman emphasized the need for Kenya’s East African neighbors to adopt the environmental regulations that Kenya has in place to protect the endangered sandalwood species. “The sandalwood trade may be banned in Kenya, but just over the border, a licensed Ugandan factory that semi-processes the wood is a convenient way to make the illegal harvest ‘disappear’,” Whitman said. NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 1– United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has termed a lack of uniformity in regional regulations as a key enabler of sandalwood trafficking in East Africa region.

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Gov't destroys 13.5 Tonnes of endangered Sandalwood seized in ... (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

The wood was destroyed at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, at a ceremony attended by DCI boss Mohamed Amin and US ...

Sandalwood harvesting was declared illegal by the government in 2007 but despite the ban the overexploitation of the tree continues to prevail. Tuya noted the exercise was a symbolic demonstration of the commitment and team work of various stakeholders to break illicit networks involved in the growing illicit trade of sandalwood and its products. The wood was destroyed at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, at a ceremony attended by DCI boss Mohamed Amin and US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman.

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Kenya destroys 13.5 tonnes of sandalwood in war against illicit trade (Capital FM Kenya)

The destruction came following an order issued by the Chief Magistrate sitting at the Kahawa Law Courts on February 8, 2023. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya ...

In the International market on the other hand, 1 litre of sandalwood oil fetches up to 3000 US dollars,” CS Soipan stated. CS Tuya pointed out that despite the ban on sandalwood harvesting in 2007 overexploitation of the tree has continued to be witnessed in the country. CS Tuya said that the exercise was symbolic and a demonstration of a the commitment and team work of the various stakeholders to break illicit networks that continuously sought to benefit from the growing illicit trade of sandalwood and its products.

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Government officials burn 13.5 tonnes of sandalwood to warn ... (The Star, Kenya)

The product was valued at Sh45 million. Cabinet secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Roselinda Soipan Tuya led the exercise at ...

The whole tree is uprooted to access the sandalwood oil, most of which is found in the roots and trunk. The product was valued at Sh45 million. •The whole tree is uprooted to access the sandalwood oil, most of which is found in the roots and trunk.

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Sandalwood: Endangered Tree Producing Oil Fetching Ksh 382K ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Additionally, to some locals, the species is also used to smoke containers used for milk fermentation.

- Avert1 March 2023 - 2:26 pm - justify1 March 2023 - 2:20 pm - Revealed1 March 2023 - 2:32 pm - Revealed1 March 2023 - 3:52 pm It is believed the female tree produces more oil. The oil is found in its roots and trunk.

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Kenya Ministry of Environment, Soipan Tuya, heads Sandalwood ... (News Invasion 24)

Kenya: The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Soipan Tuya today presided over Sandalwood Burning Exercise.

Mamo, Representatives from the Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Kenya Wildlife Service, among others. Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr Alex Lemarkoko, commended and called for further collaboration among state, non-state agencies and local communities in the fight against the vice and forest resources protection and conservation. She further called upon

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Sandalwood seizure: case handed over to Forest department (The Hindu)

The Athirapally forest range will conduct further investigation into the case. The sandalwood was seized from a car at Angamaly town during a checking drive on ...

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Gov't destroys 13.5 Tonnes of endangered Sandalwood seized in ... (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Government declared Sandalwood harvesting illegal in 2007. Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Tuesday presided over the burning of 13.5 ...

Sandalwood harvesting was declared illegal by the government in 2007 but despite the ban the overexploitation of the tree continues to prevail. Tuya noted the exercise was a symbolic demonstration of the commitment and team work of various stakeholders to break illicit networks involved in the growing illicit trade of sandalwood and its products. The wood was destroyed at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, at a ceremony attended by DCI boss Mohamed Amin and US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman.

Sandalwood Oil Demand Rising in Natural Cosmetics Helps the ... (GlobeNewswire)

Sandalwood oil market expects USD 115 million in 2023 expanding at a CAGR of 5%. Canada sandalwood oil market projects a 5.1% growth rate during the...

In meanwhile, demand for sandalwood oil in aromatherapy is expected to boost the adoption of sandalwood oil during the forecast period. - The sandalwood oil market is subject to various regulations and standards, which can create challenges for producers and distributors. This trend is driving the adoption of sustainable harvesting and production practices in the sandalwood oil industry. This trend is creating opportunities for sandalwood oil producers and distributors in the region. Additionally, the sustainability of sandalwood production is a concern, as unsustainable harvesting practices can lead to environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity. This trend is driving the demand for high-quality and natural fragrance ingredients like sandalwood oil. This limited supply of sandalwood oil can lead to higher prices and may limit the growth of the market. This trend is driving the demand for natural ingredients like sandalwood oil. - Sandalwood oil has a distinct and pleasant fragrance, which is highly valued in the fragrance industry. - Sandalwood oil is widely used in the cosmetics and personal care industry due to its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties. - Sandalwood oil is widely used in aromatherapy due to its calming and relaxing properties. - Sandalwood oil is known for its health benefits like reducing anxiety and promoting sleep.

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Sandalwood smuggler behind forest fire in Akkamalai Grass Hills (The Hindu)

A man who was arrested on Monday by forest personnel in Pollachi in possession of sandalwood he had allegedly smuggled from Marayur in Kerala had caused a ...

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Sandalwood smuggler held for causing fire at Grass Hills (Times of India)

The forest department on Tuesday registered a case against a sandalwood smuggler for causing a massive fire at Grass Hills (Akkamalai) in the Valparai.

Meanwhile, the forest department on Monday arrested Rajiv Gandhi for smuggling sandalwood logs from Marayur in Kerala to Pollachi via Grass hills on Tuesday. According to sources, around 500 hectares of forests were charred in the man-made fire before it was put out on Saturday evening. All the check posts and other forest areas were alerted to look for any suspects.

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Sandalwood smuggler held for causing fire (Times of India)

Coimbatore: The forest department on Tuesday registered a case against a sandalwood smuggler for causing a massive fire at Grass Hills (Akkamalai) in .

Meanwhile, the forest department on Monday arrested Rajiv Gandhi for smuggling sandalwood logs from Marayur in Kerala to Pollachi via Grass hills on Tuesday. According to sources, around 500 hectares of forests were charred in the man-made fire before it was put out on Saturday evening. On February 25, a special team led by forest range officer G Venkatesh went to Grass Hills to douse the fire.

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Sandalwood smuggler held for causing fire (Times of India)

Coimbatore: The forest department on Tuesday registered a case against a sandalwood smuggler for causing a massive fire at Grass Hills (Akkamalai) in .

Meanwhile, the forest department on Monday arrested Rajiv Gandhi for smuggling sandalwood logs from Marayur in Kerala to Pollachi via Grass hills on Tuesday. According to sources, around 500 hectares of forests were charred in the man-made fire before it was put out on Saturday evening. On February 25, a special team led by forest range officer G Venkatesh went to Grass Hills to douse the fire.

Sandalwood Oil Demand Rising in Natural Cosmetics Helps the ... (Yahoo Finance)

Sandalwood oil market expects USD 115 million in 2023 expanding at a CAGR of 5%. Canada sandalwood oil market projects a 5.1% growth rate during the ...

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