Function
Fuelwood — species for syntropic systems
Fuelwood is an intermediate harvest: vigorous resprouters supply energy without leaving the system. Coppiced, they produce for decades.
27 species in the catalog · Refine this list in the catalog
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urundeuva
Myracrodruon urundeuva
Climax HighTree with extremely dense, durable hardwood; once dominant in the Caatinga but now threatened by overexploitation. Occurs in Caatinga, Cerrado and ...
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moso bamboo
Phyllostachys edulis
Secondary I Emergent Mulch biomassA running (spreading) bamboo native to China and Taiwan, the most cultivated species for timber and fiber in East Asia. It reaches up to 28 m tall ...
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Brazilian jujube
Sarcomphalus joazeiro
Climax HighEvergreen Caatinga tree known for remaining green throughout the dry season thanks to deep taproots that reach groundwater.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What does "Fuelwood" mean in syntropic agriculture?
Species whose wood is used for burning — wood stoves, ovens, biochar. Usually fast-growing and able to coppice (resprout after being cut to the base).
Which catalog species are tagged Fuelwood?
The catalog holds 27 species, among them urundeuva, moso bamboo, Brazilian jujube. Each profile shows stratum, succession stage, and the management data, with sources cited.