Professionals from the house of higher studies of Pinar del Río and the Provincial Meteorological Center discussed the characteristics of two species of pine that grow naturally and are typical of the western part of the country.
It is an anatomical investigation that favors the use of these species in the best possible way and allows identifying which are the ideal or suitable places for their development in natural forests and pine forests, explained Liutmila Pérez del Valle, one of the authors.
We focused on the foliar anatomical characterization of Pinus caribaea and Pinus tropicalis, popularly known as male and female, said Gretel Geada López, a member of the study.
Likewise, it contemplates actions conceived within the forestry development plan until 2030 and with great incidence for the production of wood, resin and other wood products.
We saw the variation in the anatomy of the pine needle, that is, in the leaf; and for that we made histological sections and samples were taken from 19 locations in Vueltabajo, Pérez del Valle pointed out.
Hence the rigor of the analysis and the complexity to reach the places where the pines are found in their natural habitat, he said.
Robert Ramírez Hernández, another of the academics, added that they demonstrated that different types of pines appeared on types of substrates and were located through cartography.
The linkage of the impact of climate change on the spatial distribution of both species in protected areas of the territory was achieved, said Carlos Alberto Miranda, author.
According to the jury of the contest, the scientific work presents a relevant contribution to the conservation and sustainable use of species, contemplated in the National Strategy of Biological Diversity 2022.
In addition, the research supports the scientific preparation and professionalism of its authors and supports the pertinent development of forestry in Cuba.
