Guatemala - Forestry



Forests are among Guatemala's richest natural resources; they covered some 26% of the total land area in 2000. The forests in the Petén region yield cabinet woods, timber, extracts, oils, gums, and dyes. Mahogany, cedar, and balsam are important export products, and chicle for chewing gum is another important commodity. In 2000, 15 million cu m (530 million cu ft) of roundwood were produced, with 97% burned for fuel. Sawn wood production was 355,000 cu m (11.8 million cu ft) that year. Imports of forestry products exceeded exports by $159 million in 2000.

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