FRUTA DORADA (VIROLA KOSCHNYI WARB.) UNA ESPECIE PROMISORIA PARA LA REFORESTACION EN EL BOSQUE HUMEDO Y MUY HUMEDO TROPICAL

Abstract

We present forestry experiences on the establishment and management of Virola koschyni Warb (Myristicaceae), a tree species from the tropical wet forest. In the nursery, plants were successfully produced by keeping soil brick and pruning the roots. Data from permanent thinning and yield plots showed that after six years, Virola koschyni reached an average 13.3 cm of DBH and 10.5 m of height. In addition, we include ecological and silvicultural information on this little known species.