PRODUCTION OF PRIMAVERA (Roseodendron donell-smithii syn Tabebuia donell-smithii), HARDWOOD FROM THE TROPICS

Abstract

Activities and costs to establish commercial primavera (Roseodendron donell-smithii syn Tabebuia donell-smithii) forest plantations in Soconusco, Chiapas, México, are described, with the objective of identifying the economic and commercial advantages to invest in plantations, taking into account a financial analysis. The information obtained indicated that technical consulting has the highest cost, and its effect is reduced as the surface increases. The plantations begin with 1100 trees ha^-1 and clearings are performed after six years by felling 300 trees and another 400 trees on year 12. During the development of the plantation, USD $953.60 are required annually per hectare, and just in the years 6 and 12, USD $3,318.40 are required, although in year 12 the sale of wood allows the financial support of the plantation; and on year 16, the total exploitation of the plantation takes place, with an income of USD $60,900.00 ha^-1, consolidating the cash flow to the amount of USD $75,062.40. The extraction cost per final board foot is USD $0.12.