Projecção da Oferta e Procura de Combustíveis Lenhosos em Maputo /Matola, Nampula e Beira

Abstract

The contribution of the wood fuel sector to the economy and well-being of households is not well known and implemented. Few works have been developed in Mozambique and Africa. Regarding the balance of demand and supply of wood fuels in Mozambique, there is a lack of accurate and relevant information about its availability and consumption. The aim of this work was to estimate the balance between supply and demand for wood fuels in Maputo / Matola, Nampula and Beira. In order to achieve this objective, information was collected on the forestry potential, consumption levels of wood fuels, population size by province, ways of using this fuel, main areas of production. To assess the balance between demand and supply of wood fuels, demand, supply and population size were projected for the study regions in the period from 2013 to 2018. Based on the projected values ​​until 2018, there will be a balance positive of 9.38 m3per capita in 2018 for the main urban centers in the country. However, a large part of the existing biomass is found in places that are difficult to access or inaccessible and relatively distant from potential markets close to large cities such as Maputo / Matola, Beira, Nampula. However, the problem can be solved by establishing forest plantations for energy purposes and combating uncontrolled fires. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)