Global agarwood trade heavily dependent on wild, threatened trees: Study

Mongabay
Apr 23, 2025, 12:42 pm81 pts
Agarwood, a fragrant resinous wood commonly referred to as oud, is a prized constituent in incense, perfumes, medicines and ornaments and remains in high demand across East Asia and the Middle East–North Africa region. A new study has found that, despite international protections, the multibillion-dollar…

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