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Which forest products are important to Assamâs economy?
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In the forestry sector of Assam, tropical hardwoodsâmost notably salâare highly valued for their commercial utility. Other important forest products that contribute to the state's economy include:12
- Bamboo1
- Firewood1
- Lac (a resinous secretion used as a source of shellac)1
While these resources have historically been significant, the state government has implemented logging bans and other legislative measures to address the depletion of forest resources and mitigate erosion, aiming to reestablish and protect the region's woodlands.1