2011.06.22 - 13:10:24 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu. SANTA CLARA, CUBA.-  A Forest Company in the central Cuban province of Villa Clara has exported more than 280 tons of charcoal since January this year, as part of an annual export plan of over 500 tons. A representative of the company, Anastacio Herrera, explained ACN that in 2002 they commercialized 60 tons of charcoal derived from sickle bush trees, a figure that gradually increased. ">2011.06.22 - 13:10:24 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu. SANTA CLARA, CUBA.-  A Forest Company in the central Cuban province of Villa Clara has exported more than 280 tons of charcoal since January this year, as part of an annual export plan of over 500 tons. A representative of the company, Anastacio Herrera, explained ACN that in 2002 they commercialized 60 tons of charcoal derived from sickle bush trees, a figure that gradually increased. ">

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Cuban Province Increases Charcoal Exports

2011.06.22 - 13:10:24 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu. Cuban Province Increases Charcoal ExportsSANTA CLARA, CUBA.-  A Forest Company in the central Cuban province of Villa Clara has exported more than 280 tons of charcoal since January this year, as part of an annual export plan of over 500 tons. 

A representative of the company, Anastacio Herrera, explained ACN that in 2002 they commercialized 60 tons of charcoal derived from sickle bush trees, a figure that gradually increased. 

Herrera pointed out that the production is carried out by nearly 60 workers, who are paid when work is done and receive food benefits, proper clothing and the necessary means for their physical protection.

He said that most of the workers operate in the municipalities of Corralillo, Santo Domingo and Quemado de Guines because this bush is more profuse in these territories and thus there are more raw materials available. 

Sources of the Ministry of Agriculture affirm that the provinces of Las Tunas, Ciego de Avila, and Villa Clara have been traditional producers of charcoal, and have contributed with the biggest amounts for exports.  

A quality specialist, Estela Fernandez, noted that the enterprise monitors production closely, from the cutting of lumber until the packing, with the entire process lasting about 20 days.

Fernandez mentioned that the elaboration process follows specific technical parameters, like size and thickness, which vary in accordance with the kind of plant used and the demands of the customers.    
 
She added that the quality of the product depends on the intensity of fire and the professionalism of the workers to get it out on time. She explained that the loss of the quality required for exports affects the payment of workers and the economy of the country; therefore, there is a strict control. 

Fernandez stated that Spain is the principal market for this Cuban product, so far clients are satisfied with it and there is a high demand of Cuban charcoal derived from sickle bush trees.
(ACN)

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