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For example, a stool made from melia tree goes for Sh2,500 compared to Sh1,500 of those made from terminalia browni, balanaid egytica, eucalyptus, cedar, obeche, cyprus, gravelia, croton ...

The Melia tree on the village green at Tākaka was believed to be about 20 years old and provided welcome shade in summer. Supplied / Nelson-Mail.