The main work is to determining the suitability of Debdaru (Polyalthia longifolia Benth.) as poles from Government and Village forests are investigated. The poles of Debdaru are easily treatable with CCA preservative by full-cell pressure method, but difficult to dry (air & kiln). Proper quality control must be maintain from procurement to treatment, specially during physical selection & drying (air & kiln) otherwise it may be discard as pole. Debdaru poles have been found suitable for power and Telecomunication lines with very keen care.

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