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Tamil Nadu Ends Rosewood Protection Law
July 2 , 2025
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- Tamil Nadu has decided not to renew the Rosewood Conservation Act of 1994, which expired in February 2025.
- The law was created to protect Dalbergia latifolia (rosewood), a rare and valuable tree often targeted by illegal logging.
- It was first passed in 1995 for 15 years and extended once in 2010.
- The law discouraged farmers from growing rosewood on their private lands (patta lands).
- Ending this law will let farmers sell rosewood at better prices and encourage wider cultivation.
- The decision is aimed at balancing conservation with economic benefits for farmers.
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