Evaluar y comparar el biocombustible leña del género Pinus con otras especies locales, en el valle superior de El Manso (Río Negro).

Abstract

Biomass is considered a clean energy source due to its role in combating climate change. The use of biomass resources can boost rural economies, creating more job opportunities and reducing economic pressures on agricultural and forestry production. However, in some Chilean cities, wood heating is one of the main sources of air pollution due to the combustion of uncertified firewood. In rural areas of the Argentine Andes, firewood consumption is deeply rooted in local traditions and culture. Such is the case in the rural area of El Manso, which will be studied in this paper. This project aims to study and compare the performance of firewood from the Pinus genus, widely available in the Andean Patagonia region, compared to local forest species such as Nothofagus, Lomatia, and Salixs pp, used for home heating. The valorization of Pinus biomass will encourage its use and reduce pressure on native forest stands.