The economic and ecological impact of ulmo tree honey. Ulmo honey is appreciated not only for its nutritional value and health benefits, but also for its positive economic and ecological impact. Ulmo wood is aimed at by the logging industry because of its resistance and appearance, which threatens the very existence of the species. The rise in popularity of ulmo honey, which imparts a different economic importance to the tree species, is currently the single biggest deterrent to excessive logging and a means to preserve the species. By giving it economic significance and helping propagate the species via pollination by honey bees, ulmo honey production has a positive ecological impact.