In conclusion, D. oliveri exists across a range of environmental
limiting factors within various forest facies of deciduous forest in
northern Thailand, and therefore, is likely a suitable candidate for
restoration of degraded forests. It grows taller than dipterocarps on
highly degraded sites, where the species can assist in restoring a
more mesic forest microclimate. Planting or sowing D. oliveri in
degraded forests may not only help to reduce pressure on the
remaining wild rosewood populations, it will also diversify
degraded stands and serves in both conservation of biodiversity
and economic production.