Sustainable Development of Dalbergia odorifera in China

Dalbergia odorifera,a valuable timber,has been at the risk of extinction due to overlogging. Therefore,it is imperative to protect and develop Dalbergia odorifera resources. The latest researches on Dalbergia odorifera are reviewed in terms of bio-ecological characteristics,distribution,growth characteristics,wood properties and processing,and etc. Key problems in the development and utilization of Dalber-gia odorifera in China are analysed,and put forward some suggestions for sustainable development of Dalbergia odorifera in the aspects of species resources conservation,species introduction,technology for establishment of valuable timber production base,and some policy support.