. Commercialization of non-timber forest products. Factors influencing success. Lessons learned from Mexico and Bolivia and policy implications for decision- makers. UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity Series Case studies: Natural rubber. Making waterproof ponchos by coating cloth cut-outs in rubber latex. Santa Rosa, Bolivia. Natural rubber Hevea brasiliensis (Euphorbiaceae) Waterproofs or latex? Different commercialization strategies determined by transport and tenure Isidro Rodriguez, Erik Arancibia and Elaine Marshall The case study communities of Santa Rosa de Challana and Tomachi are the longest
. Commercialization of non-timber forest products. Factors influencing success. Lessons learned from Mexico and Bolivia and policy implications for decision- makers. UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity Series Case studies: Natural rubber. Making waterproof ponchos by coating cloth cut-outs in rubber latex. Santa Rosa, Bolivia. Natural rubber Hevea brasiliensis (Euphorbiaceae) Waterproofs or latex? Different commercialization strategies determined by transport and tenure Isidro Rodriguez, Erik Arancibia and Elaine Marshall The case study communities of Santa Rosa de Challana and Tomachi are the longest-standing producers of rubber in the municipality of Guanay, La Paz Department, Bolivia, with more than 50 years' experience of production, processing and sale. They are located eight hours by road 1220 kml from the capital city of La Paz. The region lies within a tropical mountainous zone characterized by occurrence of valuable mineral deposits, including gold. Santa Rosa de Challana ISanta Rosal is located at an altitude of 900 metres approximately 23 km from the town of Guanay. It consists of 26 families of the Aymara ethnic group, who migrated to the region in the early 1900s and established a well-organized community. The agricultural and livestock potential is limited by steeply sloping topography. The community possesses an extensive land area of 8 500 ha, of which 40 per cent is dedicated to rubber production, from natural stands. Tomachi is located at an altitude of 360 metres approximately 26 km from Guanay There are UO families: 60 per cent of Leco origin, 30 per cent Aymara immigrants who arrived during the 1960s from the Altiplano and 10 per cent Quechua. The community owns 5 600 ha land Is in the process of establishing a TOO to exclude further immigration). The majority of land is cultivated, and 80 per cent of agricultural produce is sold, representing the principal source of income. Consequently, much of the surrounding forest has been cleared for rice cultivat
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