This study aimed to determine, through economic evaluation methods, the effect of different thinning intensities on the economic rotation of eucalyptus stands. Data of a thinning experiment in northeastern Bahia' were used. Thinning intensity variations were considered (removal of 0, 20, 40 and 60% in the basal area) for projections conducted in different sites. The Equivalent Annual Value was used as the decision variable. Discount rates of 6%, 9% and 12% were considered in the sensibility analysis. The results showed that economic rotation provides a greater profitability with thinning.
Optimal age of harvest; removal of basal area; economic rotation
