In the Paraguayan Chaco between 20.000 to 50.000 ha of natural woodland will be cleared annually and transformed into pastures. For the last 10 years I worked as an expert for the National Forestry Service and the Ministry of Environment, advising the local farmers in setting up their cattle ranches. In 1995 I started my own consulting, specializing in land development and farm planning. I have a Master of Science degree in tropical agriculture from Hohenheim University in Germany and came to Paraguay as a member of the GTZ (Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit) to work in a bilateral development project at an agricultural experimental station. "For the last 15 years I am living in the Central Chaco of Paraguay. He bought a Logosol M7 and are now planning for demonstrations and sales. For the last 15 years he´s been living in the Central Chaco of Paraguay. Logosol got a letter from Dieter Stosiek. It will be very interesting for building gates, sheds, houses for the workers and in the corral.Īfter work was done, the cut material and the sawmill are transported to a shed at the center of the farm. It needs a special treatment and careful drying process in order to avoid deformation. These trees were used in former times by the Mennonites for building the roof-truss of their houses, but was later on replaced by imported beams from the eastern part of Paraguay. They weigh around 880 to 900 kg / m3 (15 % humidity). These trees are most interesting for us as they normally form very good and straight trunks and are not as hard as the others. Here Dieter Stosiek is cutting an Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco. Dieter Stosiek (closest) helps lifting the tree.Īlthough we are absolute beginners, we were able to cut some really fine boards.
It weighs between 1100 to 1200 kg / m3 (15% humidity) and is also used for posts. This tree (Bulnesia sarmientoi) is very unique for its dark green color and its special oil content which makes it very resistant against decompostation. High potential for small-scale wood processing!