with diameter at 1.3 maboveground (DBH) 10 cm, the forest has
an average density of 437 trees ha1, basal area of 21 m2 ha1, and
34 species ha1. There are at least 98 canopy tree species identified
in INPA, 16 of which were harvested for timber at the beginning of
this study (2002). The intended cutting cycle is 25 years and the
company obtained Forest Stewardship Council certification for its
management plan in 1999.