Comprehensive Management International Diploma Course in Guadua angustifolia Bamboo (GIGA)

From January 30 to February 17, 2012

ORGANIZER:
Regional Centre for Cleaner Production – Coffee Area
School of Environmental Sciences
Technological University of Pereira
www.produccionmaslimpia.org

OBJECTIVE
Provide participants with interdisciplinary concepts for the integrated management of Guadua resource, taking into account silvicultural aspects, environmental, post-harvest processes, industrial processes, design and construction of structures, all the above in the general framework of its uses and applications.

DIRECTED TO :
All people involved in the bamboo production chain: industrial, owners, builders, architects, foresters, civil engineers, agronomists, environmental managers, designers and craftspeople to contribute to the development and strengthening of the sector regionally, nationally and internationally.

ACADEMIC CONTENT
Taxonomy of Bamboo
Biotechnology applications in the study and conservation of Guadua in Colombia
Legal framework and regulations in force
Silvicultural management of plantations and natural stands of Guadua
Preservation and Guadua-Bamboo drying
Design and construction of structures in Guadua
Processes and industrial applications
TEACHERS  are some of the most experienced professors of Colombia in bamboo research and development.

INFO:
Andrea Hernández Londoño
Coordinadora de Capacitación

Facultad de Ciencias Ambientales
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
Oficina F – 311
Teléfono: (6) 321 09 61 – Celular: 317 805 74 00 / 3218518897
Pereira, Colombia
capacitacion@produccionmaslimpia.org
www.produccionmaslimpia.org

Thanks to Jairo Rafael for submitting this post.