TIMBER FOUND

IN PUNJAB &
HARYANA
(PARTAL/DIYAR/DEODAR)
INTRODUCTION
• It is a freshly extracted
wood which is creamy white
in color and turns into very
light brown when the wood
gets dried.

• It is durable, little expensive

and primarily used in
construction houses.

• The average height of a

deodar tree is 20-30 feet.
ECOLOGICAL NOTES:
 There are no serious pests or diseases that affect the Deodar. However,
they can be susceptible to pests such as beetle borers and
phytophthora. They are known to get diseases such as root rot and
sooty mold.
 Deodar cedars can live to be hundreds of years old. Their annual rings
can give scientists an idea of how climate change is affecting the
ecosystems they live in through dendrochronological records. The
trees conserve soil and stop erosion to preserve surrounding
vegetation. They also provide homes, cover, and food for many
species such as crows and squirrels.
USES OF THIS TREE:
 Its wood can be used as fuel. It has a fine grain that polishes nicely. This wood is often used in
carpentry and construction. It has often been used to build the structure of temples or palaces.
The wood is also good for constructing bridges, making railroad ties, producing plywood and
even making pencils.
 The Deodar has many medicinal properties. The wood, resin and bark have anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.