Mahogany also known as the “king of timbers,” is regarded as the world’s finest timber for high-class furniture and cabinet work due to its highly sought-after wood species for its durability, strength, and beautiful red-brown colour. Also used in reforestation programs and as a shade tree in young plantations of other timber species, and is occasionally planted as an ornamental.
In India, mahogany farming is growing industry that provides farmers with a valuable source of income and protect the country’s natural forests. Planting mahogany trees also protect crops from the damaging impacts of heavy rains and high winds. Thus, growing Mahogany on fields can help minimize soil erosion and increase crop output.