Cultura forestal en Quintana Roo, Mexico; observaciones y perspectivas
The ethnic Mayan inherited one of the most outstanding civilizations which have developed in tropical forests. Their autochthonous knowledge regarding the environment continues to serve today as an exemplary case of "forest culture." A historical analysis reveals the conception which these ethnics had regarding their forest resource and how this valorization has changed in the presence of other cultures without brushing aside their autochthonous culture. Presently this culture is restructuring to incorporate contemporary elements of the global market as parte of their inevitable transculturation. The experiences of the government and non government institutions coincide in their programs and goals with the Mayan's on the Yucatan Peninsula, now surpassing community forestry and are formulating an example of what we can call ethno silviculture. Education remains as a critical unknown factor which should be attended to enable the continued evolution of the society towards the improvement of the quality of life.