Commercial uses of Eucalyptu

·         Eucalyptus is one of the fastest growing trees and is an excellent timber for paper and pulp, particleboard and hardboard industries.

·         It is also an excellent source of fuelwood and charcoal.

·         Eucalyptus wood is also used for light and heavy construction, railway sleepers, bridges, piles, poles and mining timber.

·         Indian Standards are available for use of E. tereticornis timber, after treatment, for door frames, window shutters, furniture, cabinet, tool handles, packing cases and crates.

·         Leaf extracts of the species have pesticidal properties and can be promoted as a biopesticide.

·         The leaves of the species are rich in essential oils, that have many medicinal uses. Eucalyptus globulus can be raised commercially for Eucalyptus oil.

·         E. tereticornis is a major source of pollen in apiculture and produces a medium amber honey of distinctive flavour.

·         The wood and bark of the tree have a tannin content of 6-12% and 3-15% respectively, though not used as a commercial source of tannin.

·         Eucalyptus is a large ornamental tree suitable for parks and avenue plantations.

·         The tree may be used as an agro-forestry species. Eucalyptus in combination with pineapple have given excellent results in China.

The tree species can be effectively used for regeneration of denuded lands and prevention of soil erosions in drought -affected areas.