Gmelina in terms As at 1990, the total area of planted teak forest in the State was 6,840ha representing 23% of all existing planted forests in the State (FORMECU, 1990). Some indigenous species such as Obeche (Triplochiton sxclerxylon) have also been planted in the State. However, these represent only 5% of the total planted areas. From the above, it is clear that ogun State has a high potential for planted forests establishment.