Firewood in the forest: Social practices, culture, and energy transitions in a remote village of the Brazilian Amazon

Mazzone, Antonella; Cruz, Talita; Bezerra, Paula

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2021.101980

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“…Consequently, culinary processes can also be associated with the construction of collective identities (Nuño Martínez, Mäusezahl and Hartinger 2020). In this sense, some studies reveal how food preferences and culinary habits determine the continuity of the use of firewood and resistance to the use of alternative fuels, since the flavor conferred by firewood is deeply rooted in their cultures (Mazzone, Cruz and Bezerra 2021).…”

Section: Identity Role In the Buhwb Of Firewood Speciesmentioning

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Much More Than Firewood: Woody Plants in Household Well-Being Among Rural Communities in Argentina

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Jiménez-Escobar

Morales

et al. 2023

Journal of Ethnobiology

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The use of firewood as an energetic resource in various rural regions of the world is essential for the satisfaction of basic human needs. However, the role of firewood in domestic life and its link to household well-being and food sovereignty have been poorly addressed. In order to investigate these aspects, an ethnobotanical study was carried out in three socio-environmental systems of Argentina ( Chaco, Pampa, and Patagonia). Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered and analyzed. A total of 78 firewood species were recorded. The main use of firewood is for household heating, followed by food preparation and cooking, and lastly for starting and producing home fires. In total 21 firewood species are preferred over others for their various qualities and biophysical attributes, thus becoming of great cultural importance. From different examples and testimonies, we gather that the link between peoples and firewood transcends the mere utilitarian sphere, giving rise to aspects related to the symbolic, emotional, affective, and culinary, among others. These aspects contribute to the well-being of households and communities. In this way, the different firewood species become central in the domestic sphere, not only in terms of their combustion power, but also because of their importance in social, cultural and food life.

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Section: Identity Role In the Buhwb Of Firewood Speciesmentioning

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Much More Than Firewood: Woody Plants in Household Well-Being Among Rural Communities in Argentina

Doumecq

Jiménez-Escobar

Morales

et al. 2023

Journal of Ethnobiology

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“…Drawing on the existing bioenergy know-how to exploit the country's enormous bioenergy production potential makes it a potential leader in future bioenergy technological innovations for advanced biofuels (Carvalho et al 2016;Tagomori et al 2019). Finally, firewood and charcoal are still used extensively, not just in the residential sector (Mazzone et al 2021) but also in the agricultural sector (e.g. heat for grain drying), specific industrial sectors (e.g.…”

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Can global models provide insights into regional mitigation strategies? A diagnostic model comparison study of bioenergy in Brazil

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The usefulness of global integrated assessment model (IAM) results for policy recommendation in specific regions has not been fully assessed to date. This study presents the variation in results across models for a given region, and what might be behind this variation and how model assumptions and structures drive results. Understanding what drives the differences across model results is important for national policy relevance of global scenarios. We focus on the use of bioenergy in Brazil, a country expected to play an important role in future bioenergy production. We use results of the Stanford University Energy Modeling Forum’s 33rd Study (EMF-33) model comparison exercise to compare and assess projections of Brazil’s bioenergy pathways under climate mitigation scenarios to explore how 10 global IAMs compare to recent trends in the country. We find that, in their current form, global IAMs have limited potential to supply robust insights into regional mitigation strategies. Our results suggest fertile ground for a new research agenda to improve regional representation in global IAMs with improved spatial and technological resolutions.

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“…Twigs taken freely are compensation for the surrounding community, for logging activities that use local road infrastructure, or cause noise pollution or other negative externalities. This shows that the use of firewood by related communities is part of social capital, which varies based on the geographic, cultural, and social meaning [ 54 ].…”

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Renewable energy from secondary wood products contributes to local green development: the case of small-scale privately owned forests in Ciamis Regency, Indonesia

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Background Wood biomass from forests is a renewable energy source that has the potential to support global green development. However, the process of traditional firewood extraction and its contribution to the energy supply varies and is usually underrecognized, especially in the local context. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the traditional use and estimate the supply and demand for wood bioenergy from small-scale privately owned forests (SSPF) in Ciamis Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia. Methods The sample location was determined in 3 subdistricts, namely, Sukamantri, Ciamis, and Banjaranyar, which represent the northern, central, and southern regions, respectively. The data were collected through observations on stands, interviews with respondents, key informants from users and business actors of wood in the SSPF, and observations on the processes taking place in the flow and use of biomaterials and firewoods. Results and conclusion Firewood is a secondary product that cannot be separated from the main products along SSPF’s chain of production based on the integration of raw material sources, linkages between actors, and volume sharing. The local knowledge and wisdom entanglements included the identification of the type and quality of firewood, distribution of resource allocation for household and industrial needs, and sharing of firewood for household needs. Although wood biomass contributes to the fulfillment of households and industrial needs of 8.51 million m3, there are indications of an imbalance between the potential supply and the demand for firewood due to its high intensity of use in industries. Therefore, multistakeholder and cross-regional support are needed to achieve sustainable SSPF management and fulfill the self-sufficiency of wood energy.

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Firewood in the forest: Social practices, culture, and energy transitions in a remote village of the Brazilian Amazon

Cited by 26 publications

References 58 publications

Much More Than Firewood: Woody Plants in Household Well-Being Among Rural Communities in Argentina

Much More Than Firewood: Woody Plants in Household Well-Being Among Rural Communities in Argentina

Can global models provide insights into regional mitigation strategies? A diagnostic model comparison study of bioenergy in Brazil

Renewable energy from secondary wood products contributes to local green development: the case of small-scale privately owned forests in Ciamis Regency, Indonesia

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