EXTRACCIÓN SOSTENIBLE DE 'TRIPEPERRO' (Philodendron longirrhizum M. Mora & Croat, ARACEAE) EN LOS ANDES CENTRALES DE COLOMBIA
| Autor: | Gloria Galeano, Néstor García |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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| Zdroj: | Colombia Forestal. 12:25 |
| ISSN: | 0120-0739 2256-201X |
| DOI: | 10.14483/udistrital.jour.colomb.for.2009.1.a03 |
| Popis: | The "tripeperro" (Philodendron longirrhizum) is a widely distributed hemiepiphyte along the Andean region of Colombia. The aerial roots of this species have been employed as a source of fiber for the production of baskets and other handicrafts in the Eje Cafetero region (Cordillera Central). This activity is concentrated in the town of Filandia, in the Quindio state, where a decrease in the availability of appropriate roots for craftsmanship has been detected over the last years. In order to propose sustainable harvest alternatives, we evaluated the natural stock and product demand of "tripeperro". Root production and life cycle, distribution of the harvested areas, harvest time and costs, and product demand were studied. It was found that "tripeperro" natural stock can only supply the demand for Filandia's traditional artisans, and that many harvesting and commercialization practices in other regions are not sustainable. Additionally, depletion of the "tripeperro" has reduced the income by handicraft activities. Therefore, we propose options for the sustainable management of the "tripeperro" in order to increase its natural offer as well as to improve the economic benefits for artisans. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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