What is the difference between agarwood and sandalwood

And the current mature population is under even more threat due to poachers. Near the small village of Shing Ping, close to the border with Shenzhen, third-generation agarwood farmer Koon Wing Chan presides over a small plantation of around 6, trees.

His is the only agarwood farmer in Hong Kong. And in an effort to sustain, preserve and market this endangered species, he has entered a joint venture with APC. The work is crude, designed to damage rather than kill the tree. In the steamy, mosquito-laden undergrowth of the park, the distinct odour is a sure sign that poachers will get some reward for a risk that could result in up to 10 years of jail time. Should they find the precious resin, poachers can earn significant amounts of money selling it on the black market.

Asia Plantation Capital offers tours of local parks to educate visitors about the endangered Aquilaria tree Credit: Ingrid Piper. Meetings Calendar. Completed Meetings. Log in Register.

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