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An agarwood grove in Assam, the source of Floracopeia's oud oil. This and other local areas have been reforested and sustainably managed for the last thirty years, protecting this endangered species and bringing prosperity to the caretakers of the trees.
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Another view of the agarwood grove.
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Patchouli plants under agarwood trees. This herbaceous crop is harvested and distilled several times a year, providing additional income while the trees mature.
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Harvesting agarwood for distillation.
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Loading agarwood for transporting to the still.
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Chipping the agarwood for distillation.
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Firing the stills. These are traditional wood-fired stills; the condenser passes through the wall to the next room.
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The collecting vessel, receiving aromatic steam from the stills on the opposite side of the wall.
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