“Iliahi” is the Hawaiian name for Sandalwood. Unfortunately, the Sandalwood trade has a sensitive place in Hawaii’s history. We are mindful of this history and fully committed to caring for and protecting the long-term survival of this tree. Sandalwood is a hemiparasitic plant. This means that it connects to the roots of other plants for its water and nutrients. The highest concentration of essential oil is in the heartwood, or centre, of the tree. The ratio of heartwood to sapwood increases substantially as trees age, so older trees have the highest oil content. To ensure a sustainable harvesting programme, it is critical to allow trees to age. It is also important to continue actively planting to ensure excess replenishment of these Sandalwood forests.