The iron will rot … but not the wood of this tree! Furniture made of ‘black gold’ will run for 4 generations, sheesham-gaun will forget
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BlackWood Tree: The talk of the black wood tree found in the forests of Jharkhand is somewhat different. This tree remains alive for 150 years. Its wood is very strong. Therefore, tribals also call it black gold. Learn and ..

This local tree of Ranchi stays alive for 150 years, landslide or fall in the forest
Highlights
- Blackwood tree age 150 years
- Wood does not have termites and insects
- Furniture made of wood will last for 4 generations
Ranchi: You must have heard the names of many types of wood. You must have also made furniture with some best wood. People often make furniture thinking that the coming generations can also use it. If you also want to know about such strong and durable wood, then there is no match of wood of this tree growing on the roadside in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand.
We are talking about Blackwood, which will be seen in every garden in Ranchi. This tree is also easily visible on the roadside. But, the more it looks easily, the higher its value. It is also called ‘black gold’, because its wood is completely black.
No effect of fire and thunderstorm
Deepak, the famous environmentalist of Ranchi, says that the biggest feature of this wood is that even if there is a forest fire, it does not affect it. This wood is quite strong. There are some chemicals inside it that protect it from fire. If you make furniture once, then you will not have to worry about making furniture for 4 generations to come.
Age of tree 150 years
In addition, this tree can survive more than 150 years. Despite landslides, this tree does not move from its place. It is known for its strength. It is found in abundance in the forests of Ranchi and it is also smuggled illegal, so the administration is very cautious about cutting this tree.
Make furniture once, tension free
Environmentalist Deepak says that once make furniture and tension free. The reason for the blackwood tree being so black is due to the high level of tannin (up to 20%). It is dark colored chemical, which usually appears in tea and coffee stains. In addition, its wood has antibacterial properties, which does not contain insects and termites in it and it runs from generation to generation.
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