Natural Forest Management with Strip Clear-cutting

Abstract

"This article briefly describes an experimental silvicultural system, called strip clear-cutting, which is being tested in the Palcazu Valley of eastern Peru. The experience described in this article is of importance both for the promising results obtained and because the technique - developed by a multidisciplinary team with the coordination and active participation of institutions, local communities and scientific experts is being implemented by an indigenous Amazon people, the Yanesha."