From what I’ve seen so far, I am convinced that Brazil’s greatest natural resource is it’s climate. The fecundity of Brazilian land far exceeds that of the United States. With ample rainfall, plant life thrives under the strong tropical sun. Many crops have multiple growing seasons every year, which is one reason why the price of food here is so low. It’s no secret that Brazil has the largest rainforest in the world.
There are several species which Brazilians use to exploit their climate. Sugar cane, which I will feature again in another post, has three growing seasons per year. The second non-food species I have seen so far is the eucalyptus tree. The eucalyptus tree grows very tall and very straight, with each tree having a small canopy on the top. The vast majority of the plant mass stays in the trunk of the tree. Eukalypti tree trunks are very efficient. They don’t need much milling to yield useful lumber. The trees are used for telephone poles and building construction.
A fifty to sixty foot tree takes only 7 years to grow and mature here in Brazil. What’s more, is that these trees can be farmed in a high density, with spacings of just 2 to 3 meters between trees.
There are several species which Brazilians use to exploit their climate. Sugar cane, which I will feature again in another post, has three growing seasons per year. The second non-food species I have seen so far is the eucalyptus tree. The eucalyptus tree grows very tall and very straight, with each tree having a small canopy on the top. The vast majority of the plant mass stays in the trunk of the tree. Eukalypti tree trunks are very efficient. They don’t need much milling to yield useful lumber. The trees are used for telephone poles and building construction.
A fifty to sixty foot tree takes only 7 years to grow and mature here in Brazil. What’s more, is that these trees can be farmed in a high density, with spacings of just 2 to 3 meters between trees.
... I also chew eucalyptus chewing gum. It's a Trident flavor down here.
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