Australian sandalwood is facing extinction in the wild
- Written by Richard McLellan, PhD candidate, Charles Sturt University
Richard McLellan, Author providedThe sweet, earthy fragrance of sandalwood oil has made it immensely popular in incense sticks, candles and perfumes. But its beautiful scent may also be its downfall – Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is facing extinction in the wild.
Despite this, the iconic outback tree is still being harvested in...





