| Shorea robusta Gaertn. f. (Sal) | Kiln drying; solar kiln with relative humidity control | High-density hardwood requiring a moderate drying rate; avoid drying during monsoon or winter; highly sensitive to rapid moisture loss | Uniform moisture reduction; minimized surface checking, improved structural integrity |
| Dalbergia sissoo DC. | Air drying followed by kiln finishing; vacuum drying (if feasible) | Medium-density hardwood tolerant of hybrid methods; prone to warping; suiTable for furniture and joinery | Reduced warping and splitting; enhanced durability; improved dimensional stability for furniture applications |
| Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd | Slow solar kiln drying; shaded air drying | Dense heartwood requiring slow drying to preserve extractives and reduce cracking; used for medicinal and structural purposes | Preserved heartwood quality; minimized cracking; improved suitability for medicinal and structural uses |
| Alnus nepalensis D. Don. | Solar kiln drying; microwave-assisted drying | Fast-growing, low-density hardwood responsive to rapid drying; suiTable for plywood and light construction | Rapid drying with retained mechanical properties; ideal for plywood and light construction |
| Pinus roxburghii Sarg. | Solar kiln with adequate ventilation; low-temperature kiln drying | Resinous softwood requiring temperature control to prevent resin bleeding; widely used for panelling and carpentry | Controlled resin flow, uniform moisture content; improved performance in panelling and general carpentry |