Research Article | Published: 01 September 1997

Economic importance, role and uses of Goran (Ceriops spp.) a resourceful mangrove species in the Sundarbans

A.S.M. Helal Siddqui, M. Faizuddin, M. M. Rahman, M. Shahidullah and M. H. Rashid

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 4 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 123-125 | 1997
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-1997-33CC90 | Cite this article

Abstract

Goran is one of the most economically important species in the Sundarbans, the single largest mangrove forest in the World. It is the main source of fire-wood, tannin, charcoal, medicine, good quality honey, etc. Out of total 3955 km2 forest area the pure Goran forest type occupies 95 km2, Gewa- goran type 362 km2 and Goran-gewa type 572 km2 area. Every year about 40 thousand people are engaged in Goran harvesting in the sundarbans. The revenue collection from Goran is about 193,275 US $ per year and quantity is about 61,699 metric tons. Now due to increasing demand and multiple uses its harvest is being increased.

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Siddqui, A.H., Faizuddin, M., Rahman, M.M., Shahidullah, M. and Rashid, M.H., 1997. Economic importance, role and uses of Goran (Ceriops spp.) a resourceful mangrove species in the Sundarbans. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 4(3/4), pp.123-125. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-1997-33CC90

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 1997

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