☰ WOOD
Knowing the Land
Cabeceiras de Basto, March 2024
from trunk to piece with carpenter José Machado |
With sharp eyes on stretched lines, plumb bobs and central axes were marked. We also learned to level and transport the trunk with minimal effort. Then, in an outdoor classroom setting, Mr. Machado picked up various woods collected from the walk to tell us about their quirks and feats, their strengths and weaknesses: the oak that cracks, the eucalyptus that expands and twists, the dense olive tree, the light and resinous pine... The waiting time, the water, the tightening, the bending.
Now we are focused on managing forest systems common lands for the production of high-quality structural wood, while also protecting the territory and people from fire risks. We will work in partnership with local entities for the sustainable improvement of forest resources, which will be useful for the local population and provide them with greater autonomy and independence from external economies.
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