Keora (Sonneratia apetala, Ham) is a
moderate sized tree growing in the mangrove
forests, especially in the Sunderbans
and similar other localities of Bangladesh.
The wood is moderately hard with grey
sapwood and light reddish-brown heartwood,
suitable for making boat, packing
case and rough furniture (Pearson and
Brown 1932). Because of its rapid growth,
it is regarded as an important mangrove
species for coastal afforestation. In order
to explore its new applications in woodbased
industries of the country, a
preliminary study was made in the Forest
Research Institute to investigate into its
suitability for hardboard making