The technique consists of cutting down and removing damaged trees from the forest (for example those damaged by snow) or dried trees, which tend to fuel fires and increase their spread.
Purpose of the Technology: Protection of woods in case of fire and promoting the natural regeneration of forests.
Establishment / maintenance activities and inputs: Clearing activities carried out periodically.
Natural / human environment: The technique is applied in timber forests. The context of production is characterised by a medium level of mechanisation (only the most demanding operations are carried out using mechanical means), the production system is essentially mixed, a small part is destined for personal consumption whilst the bulk of production is destined for local markets. The property is predominantly privately owned but also includes some public land, especially in the case of pasture land. Most farms in the area are livestock farms whilst the agricultural component is destined exclusively for private consumption.
Lugar: Castelsaraceno, Basilicata, Italia
No. de sitios de Tecnología analizados:
Difusión de la Tecnología: distribuida parejamente sobre un área (approx. 0.1-1 km2)
¿En un área de protección permanente?:
Fecha de la implementación: hace más de 50 años atrás (tradicional)
Tipo de introducción
Especifique insumo | Unidad | Cantidad | Costos por unidad (euro) | Costos totales por insumo (euro) | % de los costos cubiertos por los usuarios de las tierras |
Mano de obra | |||||
Cutting of trees damaged or dead by mechanical equipment (chainsaw). | ha | 1,0 | 270,27 | 270,27 | 100,0 |
Indique los costos totales para mantenecer la Tecnología | 270.27 | ||||
Costos totales para mantener la Tecnología en USD | 365.23 |
Aesthetic value
The trees harvested trees in the wood would contribute to increase the soil organic matter if left in place.