What it is
Heavy, strong hardwood (Shorea robusta) used for beams, door frames, railway sleepers and construction. Sal leaves make plates and cups; sal seed gives fat.
Logs and sawn sizesSeasoned and unseasoned
Where imports come from
Sal is the largest species by growing stock inside India's recorded forests: 511.96 million m³ (11.43%), as per ISFR 2023.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Felling and moving timber needs a transit permit from the State Forest Department for notified species; rules differ by state.
Storage and handling
Season slowly under cover to avoid splitting.
Businesses that use it
Wooden Furniture Making →Wood Cutting (Sawing) Unit →Adda Leaf Plates (Pattal) Making →