Guatemala. The National Forest Institute (INAB) and the National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP), together with the entities that make up the Coordinating Council of the National Strategy for the Conservation of Pinabete, inaugurated the Pinabete Fairs in Guatemala City: Christmas Season 2023. At these fairs Families can purchase pine trees, wreaths and garlands marked with the INAB/CONAP seal, which ensures that this product comes from a properly approved plantation.
The pinabete (Abies guatemalensis Rehder or Guatemalan pinabete) is characterized by the fact that it is a tree that sprouts again; the same tree ensures the existence of other trees; The species is protected through sustainable management through the establishment of approved plantations. Currently, there are 386.42 hectares of pine plantations in the country, 35 registered pine nurseries with an average production of 80,000 plants and the marketing of more than 25,000 Christmas trees, 35,000 by-products produced from branches of plantations and agroforestry systems, as well as 2,500 potted trees. There are 80,000 marches available for the current season to meet the nationwide need for this species.
“It is important to preserve the species, so we invite you to visit legal pineapple outlets. These include the craft market in Zone 13, more than 20 shopping centers in the capital and pine plantations. For more information about points of sale, we invite you to visit our website www.inab.gob.gt,” emphasized Ing. Rony Granados, Manager of INAB.
“It is important to highlight that these legally established plantations reduce pressure on natural forests as they provide an alternative for Guatemalan families. At CONAP we continue to work to preserve native forests, as 50% of the pine forest lies within the Guatemalan Protected Area System (SIGAP) of 27,000 hectares. These include seed banks, wildlife sanctuaries, water refills and other environmental protection services. Only the commercialization of trees, wreaths and garlands from legally established plantations is permitted,” said Carlos Martínez, executive director of CONAP.
The economic and social dynamics of the legal fir trade have generated new alternatives for the use of the species and have managed to diversify the production of items such as wreaths and garlands derived from the pruning and thinning of branches of plantations and agroforestry systems, as well as the production of Christmas trees in pots, which represents new sources of income for producers of this species. White marker is used for trees, white marker with black background for by-products such as wreaths and garlands.
The pine tree is protected through sustainable management through the creation of plantations and agroforestry systems. The legal production and marketing of Pinabete products brings numerous environmental and social benefits, as around 2,000 families benefit directly or indirectly from the creation of employment opportunities. This also promotes the recovery of forestless areas through the creation of new plantations, thereby preserving existing natural forest areas.
BIG SALE FROM PINABETE
To support the pineapple farmers offering their sales at the Zone 13 Craft Market, the Great Pinabete Sale will be held on Saturday, November 25, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This afternoon, visitors can enjoy family activities such as live music, workshops, comedy shows and artificial lights. In addition to selling Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands at special prices.
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