The influence of eucalyptus on the recovery of degraded areas

The aim of this study was to assess the influence of eucalyptus on the recovery of degraded areas by providing natural regeneration. After cutting down the eucalyptus, the trees that regenerated on the site were assessed, comparing them with heterogeneous reforestation and analysing which of the two methods was more viable for recovering degraded areas. Bearing in mind that recovering a degraded area takes time and is very expensive for the producer, by planting eucalyptus and providing regeneration, the producer will not only be earning an income from cutting and selling the eucalyptus, but will also be protecting and recovering the area through regeneration with the genetic bank that exists on site.