Resumo:
The cocoa region of Bahia has been improving the Cocoa Agroecosystem for more than 250 years Cabruca (ACC), bringing with it a strong cultural expression and influence on development regional economic. Considering the relevance of the cabruca system for the region and its impor- tance To maintain the forest remnants of the Atlantic Forest, the following general objectives are proposed: present a process for valuing tree species existing in the ACC and compare it with other methods for valuing tree species, aiming to contribute to the debate about of the conservation of the remnants of the Atlantic Forest. We aim to highlight the importance of establish a fair method of pricing land for the construction of a ballast for future new forms of rural credit. This study also intends to discuss the contribution of cultivation methods for the conservation of remnants of the Atlantic Forest, presenting the tree species most frequently found in the region, in addition to showing the sustainability of the cabruca cocoa system, through productive conservation in establishments rural cement, mainly from family farming. The methodology used was: research bibliographical; data collection on cocoa farming in the cocoa microregion of Bahia; get up tment of the main tree species found in the cocoa cabruca agroecosystem; types of Forest Inventory; and methods for valuing tree species in the cocoa agroecosystem cabruca identified and systematized. In addition to the contribution to the environmental and social aspect, This study aims to point to a perspective of greater interest in maintenance of the cabruca areas, envisioning in the future the use of the arboreal heritage in a perspective for increasing the economic support of small rural establishments, opening up perspectives far beyond the shade of the cocoa tree. Of the 03 (three) methods for calculation of the Value of Tree Species (VEA) analyzed, the Valuation of Tree Species for Use General (VEAUG) is the most suitable for the cocoa region in southern Bahia. This observation is due to its conservationist nature and better adapted to the objectives studied.
