Abstract
The timber industry is prominent in the Mato Grosso state, however, it generates large amounts of waste. Knowing the sectors of the society involved in the industry and their interrelationships are fundamental for developing effective public policies. The objective of this paper is to survey key social groups about how to resolve wood waste generation in northwestern Mato Grosso state. We identified stakeholders who were then classified according to their degree of power and interest. Public policies were analyzed and discussed. Sixteen stakeholders were found, of which eight were considered in the high power and interest group. The public policies discussed are generic and comprehensive, which suggests implementation challenges. We concluded that high power/interest groups are fundamental for garnering support for policies, given their vested interest in the outcome. The following were suggested: greater availability and dissemination of information; greater synergy between existing institutions and policies; focusing on priority regions; and promoting incentive mechanisms.
Highlights
IntroductionNatural resources are difficult to govern regulate, because both the natural environment and human societies are characterized by uncertainty, complex dynamics, natural and timedependent variables (Berkes et al, 2003)
The timber industry is prominent in the Mato Grosso state, it generates large amounts of waste
We concluded that high power/interest groups are fundamental for garnering support for policies, given their vested interest in the outcome
Summary
Natural resources are difficult to govern regulate, because both the natural environment and human societies are characterized by uncertainty, complex dynamics, natural and timedependent variables (Berkes et al, 2003). Forest-based industries, mainly primary processing plants such as sawmills, generate large amounts of residues. Rapid industrialization and urbanization have resulted in the generation of huge amounts of solid waste and their management has become a global concern matter (Bath et al, 2018). As these residues grow increasingly complex, the capacity for assimilation by the natural environment is reduced and further complicated by the lack of appropriate environmental and sanitary solutions for waste disposal or reuse (Farage et al, 2013)
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