Characterization of silvopastoral systems on the northwest region of Paraná State

Abstract

The implantation of silvopastoral systems is a way to control the frequently erosive process in the region and also can optimize the use of the land. In this research, they were evaluated 43 properties spread in the counties of the microregion of Umuarama and Cianorte with the objective of characterizing and to evaluate the SPS in the region. For this, it was used revision and critical analysis of literature and visits to the farming to realize interviews with the owners and field observation. It was gotten data related to the areas having SPS in the properties evaluated. The spread out modalities of the region are plantation of trees in the contour line, forming simple or double rows, plantation in rows without orientation defined and the formation of bosquets, being that amongst spread out forest species are Grevillea robusta and species of the Eucalyptus genus. As conclusion the silvopastoral systems in the northwest region of Paraná still not accomplish all its potentialities because the lumber potential is not used economically.