Programa de investigación forestal

Abstract

Throughout the history, man has used nature’s resources according to his needs. Amongst these, forestry resources have been of crucial importance in the development of civilisations. From its use as a basic energy source to its current manufactured uses, man has found one of his main raw materials in wood. The rise in population, the diversification of uses and the need to obtain high yields allow us to keep natural areas, as conservation areas have boosted the development of forestry improvement programmes.