**3. Conclusion**

The joint analysis of these case studies permits one to conclude that the exploration of the Cerrado and candeia in a sustainable manner can be economically viable, being primarily dependent on the level of intervention, cutting cycle, productivity, cost of land and market variables.

Due to Brazil's territorial extension and high biological diversity, Brazilian native forest sector presents great importance on a global level, contributing to the world market supply of various products; ensuring the maintenance of biodiversity and water resources; as well as climate regulation in areas of influence. However, comparing the native and planted forest sectors in the country, the latter is more developed from a technology perspective.

The multiple use of the Cerrado is an appealing option to be pursued. In the case of candeia, advances may be focused on new product development, having as base the waste generated after oil extraction. This measure will add value to the production system, and elevate opportunities for revenue generation.

After harvesting, the cutting cycle must be respected, along with the promotion of mechanisms to maximize forest growth, accomplished through silvicultural systems. Without these cares the forest will enter into stages of degradation and fragmentation, causing permanent damage to the ecosystem. The studies related here were focused in the tree stratum of the forests and as such consist of preliminary studies of the sustainability of Cerrado and candeia management. Further studies on how forest management affects the fauna and other aspects of the flora (e.g. trees with DBH smaller than 5cm and herbaceous stratum) are required to provide more information on the impacts of forest management on the Cerrado and candeia trees' fragment.
