Abstract
The objective of this paper was to analyze the Locational Quotient (LQ) for the main products forest – by the Paraná mesoregion between 2005 and 2015, such as seeds, seedlings, firewood, sawmill and laminator, cellulose, and paper, and other (pine knot, poplar, fence posts, splinters, and forest waste). The use of indicators and methods to identify the concentration of these resources and their constraints can support the design of policies more suitable for the management of available resources, as well as guide the need for investments. Also, we observed the scarcity of research using such a method (LQ) in the forest area. The period was selected according to the availability of information from the Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (SEAB). The results indicated both positive and negative oscillations in the analyzed period. This dynamic is related to seasonal, bureaucratic, and market issues. The conclusions considered the wood production chain to interpret the results and not only the specificities of each product, given the lack of available information.
Highlights
The well-being of society and the dynamics of the economy – generation of jobs and income – depend on natural resources, such as wood, water, oil, among others
In the database used there are only Pinus and Bracatinga, with Pinus seeds coming from the central-south mesoregion and Bracatinga seeds from the southeast mesoregion
In 2005, five regions were responsible for the gross value of Brazilian production (GVP), with the largest share being 5.25% for Bituruna and 91.79% for Cruz Machado
Summary
The well-being of society and the dynamics of the economy – generation of jobs and income – depend on natural resources, such as wood, water, oil, among others. The development of society for centuries was based on the direct extraction of natural resources, such as the extraction of wood from native forests. The reduction of native forest cover and its negative impacts on human well-being contributed to the development of forestry and a range of activities. Due to the use of forest products, the forest-based sector gained prominence in the economy for its ability to generate jobs and income, and for contributing to environmental quality, such as maintaining fauna, flora, soil, carbon absorption, and storage, in addition to climate change (MOREIRA et al 2017). The forestry sector has shown positive prospects for expansion due to the intrinsic need of society by forest
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