Commercialization and financial evaluation of 17 case studies of forest producers roundwood and firewood from plantations of Eucalyptus camaldulensis in the Community of Christ the King, Quezalguaque, Nicaragua

Abstract

This article emphasizes the commercialization and profitability of the eucalyptus plantations of the Cristo Rey Community, Quezalguaque; through the Finnfor CATIE project, as part of economic and social development. Achieving increase in family income and generating employment for the community; thanks to the management and rational use of resources. For this, permanent plots were created in eucalyptus plantations, considering 4 management categories. The variables evaluated were: volume / ha; supply and demand of roundwood and firewood. The results obtained indicate that the greatest volume / ha was reached by plot 13 ("regular management", year of planting 2008) with 66.7 m3 / ha. Of the 17 properties under study (registered in INAFOR), 87 ha were registered for a volume of 3016 m3 of eucalyptus wood for construction (pottery, flooring, pillars and rods) and dendroenergetic uses. The community has an area of 296 hectares of eucalyptus, which represents an offer of 9266 m3. The highest income was obtained by plots 5 and 17 belonging to the roundwood category with silvopastoral systems. The good management category, plot 1, is considered the most profitable with a benefit / cost ratio = 6.07; VAN = 2064 and an IRR = 95%.