this forest management It can also be source of employment and wealth. Specifically, their task clearing to protect forest masses activities that also prevent the spread of fires, such as in good standing, invasive species control or biomass management, 3,100-year contract in the communityAccording to information provided this Tuesday by the National Association of Forestry Companies (Asemfo), which has launched a campaign to assert the importance of the missions they carry out under the hashtag #EmpresasDelMonte.
From the encrypted enterprise 350 companies and freelancers In the Community of Valencia where they remember that more than half of its 2.3 million hectares extension is forestry, already working in this sector. Mostly mediterranean mountainAn ecosystem that requires constant management to avoid the fires that pose its main threat.
In this context, despite the precautionary efforts and high temperatures, 2021 closed with a minimum. fires recorded in the last ten years. Despite this, there were 240 fires that destroyed 785 hectares. In this respect. “Investment in forest management and preventive work has always been very high. cheaper Asemfo manager has more to public administrations than a posteriori spending to put out fires and save ecosystems. Arancha Lopez.
The business representative reminds that the correct management of these areas contributes to improving local flora and fauna conditions and having cleaner waters. Economic benefits, produce a value of 649 euros per hectare and yearAccording to the Ministry of Ecological Transition’s “Assessment of Natural Assets” study, this estimate includes impacts that all citizens end up having, such as improving water quality, carbon sequestration, biomass production, crop supply, or improving roads. takes advantage of it.
Forest management activity created last year 3,105 direct contracts, representing an important job offer and economic alternative for rural residents and diversifying economic activity in these regions. It is assumed that 30 jobs are created for every million Euros invested in forest management.
However, they point out from Asemfo that despite all the advantages that forest management work brings, there are still citizens who are alarmed when they see machinery working in the forest or find debris or dust removed from the clearing. and noise in the forest. They recall from the organization that “this work has always been carried out under the supervision of Environmental technicians and with the aim of developing the mountain to defend it and guarantee sustainable development”.