Fuelwood “Hotspots” In Mexico: A Case Study Using Wisdom
In the Mexico study here presented, the analysis was conducted at two different scales: at national scale, in
which it allowed the definition of priority areas or fuelwood “hot spots”, and at sub-national scale in the
“Purhepecha” Region (one of the priority regions), where it allowed the definition of different pressure zones
according to accessibility aspects. In this multi-scale analysis WISDOM expressed its potential as national
strategic planning tool as well as operational tool for sub-national planning.
The results of the Mexico study – in terms of the identification of priority areas or fuelwood “hot spots”- have
been incorporated by the National Forestry Commission, which plans to launch a program of efficient
woodburning cookstoves and multi-purpose energy plantations directed to those areas.
