An evaluation of silvopastoral systems in pine plantations in the Central Highlands of Ecuador |
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| Authors: | M Garrison M Pita |
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| Institution: | (1) Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, USA;(2) Agroforestry Coordinator for Chimborazo, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Ecuador |
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| Abstract: | One of the most serious problems facing Andean nations today is population growth and the resultant pressures placed on limited natural resources. Currently,thousands of hectares of pine plantations in the central highlands of Ecuador are left unmanaged and unutilized, while at the same time local agriculturalists lack grazing land,firewood and other basic necessities which could be provided by appropriate forest management. This paper evaluates ten pine plantations in central Ecuador for their potential as silvopastoral systems, and discusses the possibilities of integrating local farmers into the appropriate management and use of them.
Resúmen Uno de los problemas mas graves afrontando a los paises Andinos es el crecimiento de la población y las presiones que resultan sobre los recursos naturales. Al momento, miles de hectáreas de plantaciones de pino en la Sierra central del Ecuador se quedan sin que nadie les maneje ni les utilize; mientras tanto los agricultores cercanos sufren por falta de pastoreo, leña y otras necesidades que se podría conseguir a través del manejo forestal. Este documento examine diez rodales de pino en el Ecuador por su potencial como sistemas silvopastoriles, y discute las posibilidades de integrar agricultores pequeños dentro del manejo y uso apropriado de ellos. |
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| Keywords: | Ecuador silvopastoral systems social forestry plantation management Pinus radiata |
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