Sandalwood trees (Santalum spp.) are highly valued for their fragrant heartwood oils, which have been used for centuries for religious and customary purposes. Now sandalwood oil is in demand internationally for cosmetics, aromatherapy, scenting of soaps, perfumery and medicines. The oil-bearing heartwood is also used for ornamental or ceremonial carvings, and powdered for the manufacture of incense joss sticks.

This book brings together current knowledge about the cajuput tree and its oil, highlighting the importance of the species in the production of herbal medicine.

As a learning organisation, ACIAR is committed to understanding the diverse outcomes delivered by the research collaborations we develop, to demonstrate the value of investment of public funds, to continuously improve research design and to increase the likelihood that ACIAR- funded research improves the lives of farming communities in our partner countries.

The mariculture of sea cucumbers, and in particular sandfish (Holothuria scabra), is regarded as an economically attractive enterprise to meet several challenges faced by small-scale coastal fishing communities in the Philippines. Community-based sandfish sea ranching is still in its early stages in the Philippines, but potentially can contribute to livelihoods and help replenish wild stocks.