Técnicas de silvicultura intensiva para el aumento de la productividad de plantaciones clonales de teca y melina

The lack of updated technological packages for intensive forestry techniques in clonal teak and melina plantations is a serious shortcoming of the Costa Rican reforestation sector. To address this, this research proposal aims to develop intensive forestry protocols to increase the productivity, quality, and economic value of clonal teak and melina plantations, both for sawmill timber production and for pallet production. Using case analysis, teak and melina plantations with significant productivity problems will be evaluated and addressed. Simultaneously, pilot plantations with both species will be established, implementing all the developed techniques to eliminate production barriers and limitations (soil preparation, drainage, acidity correction, fertilization, weed control, optimal spacing, use of high-performance clones, among others). Based on these field experiences, the proposal seeks to improve existing technological packages for clonal teak and melina plantations. This will also include a new silvicultural modality for intensive wood production for pallets within 30 months, applying all the aforementioned knowledge. As part of the project, a new intensive forestry cost model will be determined for both species.

This proposal continues the efforts made by the intensive forestry group in the project "Development of an intensive forestry program to increase the productivity of forest plantations," incorporates the innovative element of observing the specific response of clones to the application of amendments and fertilization, and intends to unify knowledge on the best silvicultural techniques developed in recent years by the School of Forest Engineering, in direct connection with companies in the country

Generar protocolos de silvicultura intensiva para el incremento de la
productividad y calidad de plantaciones clonales de teca y melina.

Productividad y calidad de plantaciones forestales