Juniper tree ( Ethiopia) 照片檔

"juniperus procera" whose trunk has been cut by the local population. The bark is used to cover the beehives and to make the shingles of the roofs. Essential oil is mainly distiled from the sawdust ( cedar wood oil, cedar oil). Essential oil is used in the cosmetic industry to make soaps and perfumes. "Juniperus procera" is able to grow in harsh conditions so it is planted in deforested areas for conservation or soil improvement and for controlling soil erosion. "Juniperus procera" is also used by the Ethiopian orthodox church for its ceremonial and religious significance.