Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Indonesia\u2019s roundwood production throughout\n2024 demonstrates a strong dominance by several forestry plant types,\nparticularly acacia and the mixed forest group.<\/p>\n
Based on quarterly roundwood production data for 2024, the national\ntotal reached 64.83 million m\u00b3. Of this amount, two wood groups\nsignificantly dominate.<\/p>\n
Acacia and Mixed Forest Dominate<\/p>\n
The Mixed Forest Group recorded the largest production at 32.03\nmillion m\u00b3, or nearly half of the national total.<\/p>\n
Wood classified in the Mixed Forest Group encompasses 55 types,\nmaking it reasonable for this category to lead in production volume. The\nforest wood types included in this group are, among others, Kecapi,\nSengon, Eucalyptus, and Jabon.<\/p>\n
In second place, Acacia follows with production of 27.56 million\nm\u00b3.<\/p>\n
Combined, these two types contribute more than 90% of Indonesia\u2019s\ntotal roundwood production, indicating they are the most cultivated and\nmanaged tree species in the national forestry industry.<\/p>\n
Why Is Acacia a Favourite?<\/p>\n
Acacia has become a favourite due to its superior characteristics.\nThis species grows quickly in tropical climates and can be harvested in\na relatively short time, around 5 to 6 years.<\/p>\n
Additionally, acacia wood strongly supports industrial needs,\nparticularly as raw material for pulp and paper. Therefore, acacia is\nwidely developed by large forestry companies to meet the demands of the\npaper industry and its derivatives.<\/p>\n
Not only that, acacia is also frequently used in reforestation\nprojects due to its good adaptability on critical lands.<\/p>\n
Other Types Lag Far Behind<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, other wood types have much smaller contributions:<\/p>\n
From the list, ebony is the wood type with the lowest production in\nIndonesia. Nevertheless, this wood has high economic value.<\/p>\n
Its sturdy, durable characteristics, along with its deep black\ncolour, make it a premium raw material for luxury furniture. Its value\nincreases further due to scarcity, as ebony trees grow relatively\nslowly.<\/p>\n
In the global market, its average price can reach around US$7,000 to\nUS$10,000 per cubic metre.<\/p>\n
As an endemic flora of Sulawesi, its distribution is limited, with\nthe southernmost area in Maros, South Sulawesi, and in the north\ncovering Tomini and Toli-Toli, Central Sulawesi.<\/p>\n
Locally, the Bugis tribe knows ebony as aju lotong, while the Kaili\ntribe calls it moutong. Nevertheless, this plant is also found growing\nin some areas of Papua.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/it-turns-out-this-is-the-type-of-wood-most-produced-in-indonesia-1775634690", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }