Economic analysis of Caixeta – Tabebuia cassinoides (Lam.) DC management in the Vale do Ribeira-SP region: a case study. / Análise econômica do manejo da Caixeta - Tabebuia cassinoides (Lam.) DC na região do Vale do Ribeira - SP: um estudo de caso.

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2003

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The profitability of sustainable management of Caixeta - Tabebuia cassinoides (Lam.) DC – for the landowners in the Vale do Ribeira region in the State of São Paulo, is the main objective of this study. Its profitability was compared to the production of banana which is an alternative for the land use in this region. The study also compares the returns to the landowers that sells Caixeta as a tree (unlogged) versus the ones that log themselves to sell it logged. Five cenarios for the yield were considered: 20, 30, 40, 60 and 110 mst/ha. Another objetive was to estimate the profitability for the professional loggers (caixeteiros). Caixeta’s production chain (logging, processing and trade) was analysed through production and information flowcharts. The study also estimates the growth curve for Caixeta s tree. This information is important to estimate its optimal logging age. The data used in the study were collected through interviews with landowners, caixeteiros and sawmill owners in the Vale do Ribeira region. The results show that the activity lacks a formal and organized production chain specially in terms of negotiation scheme between the market participants. The information does not seem to flow efficiently in the market as a consequence of low demand and price, besides the difficulties related to the process of elaboration and approval of Caixeta’s management plan. The activity seems to be financially attractive to the caixeteiros that make between 3,0 and 4,5 minimum wages/month. It is an interesting source of income if compared to the job alternatives in the region. However, to the landowners, the revenue obtained from Caixeta is much smaller that from banana. Thus, the owners of land under Caixeta trees do not have economic incentives to preserve this natural ecosystem.

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caixeta profitability árvore florestal análise econômica economic analysis timber rentabilidade vale do ribeira (sp)

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