Management of the chonta palm (Iriartea deltoidea Ruiz & Pav.) in the Amazon foothills of Colombia, perspectives for sustainable harvesting
The wood of the palm Iriartea deltoidea is an excellent material used for building, furniture and handicrafts in the Colombian Amazon, especially in the Amazon foothills where a small industry has developed around this species. We report the management practices, uses and commercial trends of this s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas
2014-06-01
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Series: | Colombia Forestal |
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Online Access: | http://revistas.udistrital.edu.co/ojs/index.php/colfor/article/view/5005 |