Residues from forest harvesting and wood processing in the Amazon - an analysis of the production chain

Abstract

The sustainable management of the Amazon forest is of great importance for the conservation of the biome, minimizing ecological impacts and through the rational use of its resources, without totally destroying the habitat. An alternative sustainable forestry is the use of residues which occur during the harvesting and mechanical processing of wood. Residues from the forest are wasted, often due to not knowing how to leverage them or lack of technological options. In order to minimize waste, new technologies must be developed and employed for the use of forest residues according to local conditions, adding value to the raw material, and consequently raising the economic return and social significance, ensuring the preservation and sustainability of natural resources. The objective of this paper is the review of existing literature and the attempt to quantify residues from forest harvesting and wood processing to encourage the best use of the same.