On this work we present the results of a forest dynamics study performed in a forest management system designed for small properties. The system prescribes cutting cycles of 10 years, harvesting intensity of 10 m³ ha-1 and animal traction for skidding. The forest growth was 1 m³ ha-1 year-1 adequate to the proposed cutting cycle and harvesting intensity. The damage produced by the forest exploitation represented 5 % of the total basal area of the forest and the mortality rate four years after exploitation was 3.2 %.
forest dynamics; forest exploitation; forest management
