Uses and lumber potential of jacatirão-açú (Miconia cinnamomifolia (De Candolle) Naudin) in the atlantic coast region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Abstract

This work aimed at evaluating the potential and yield of Miconia cinnamomifolia for lumber production. They were measured 36 trees to estimate the commercial form factor (ffc) and the bark factor (fc). They were also estimated the sawn timber yield from eight logs. The acceptance of the timber of this species in the local market was evaluated through the application of 30 semi-structured interviews to owners of sawmills and furniture and frame factories. Among them, 70% would accept the timber of M. cinnamomifolia in their business. Among the main uses listed for the timber, building material is the most important one, for which the market price is equivalent to the price of Eucalyptus timber. A volume equation (Commercial Volume = 0.000462.DAP² + 0.00418.Hc, (R² 0.97) was adjusted to estimate the solid volume of timber. The sawing yield was 42%, and there was also an additional utilization of 25% of the residues.