The main objective of the present investigation is to explore the knowledge and the best practices of resin extraction technics in rural areas and marginal environment in order to promote the live condition of the population in these different regions by providing secure incomes and good working conditions. This could lead to the best evaluation of the good performance of the three most important pine species in North-western of Tunisia to resin extraction.
Assessment of tapping performance on some pine species in Tunisia
- Category: Resins
- Themes: Improvement of the working conditions and training
- Position in the value chain: Training and support decision tools
- Type: Practice
- Scale: Global, Local, National
- Country: Tunisia
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- Keywords: Pine, resinous forests, resinous harvesting, Tunisia
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