The percentage of waste when taking advantage of a tropical rain was determined in a forest in Medio San Juan, Choco, Colombia.
During the above processes, 30.76% of the total volume with respect to the commercial volume is wasted; 70.76% of the total volume with respect to chunks; 86..41% with respect to blocks; and 91.44% with respect to the processed. Among the causes of wood waste, one can consider: termite attacks, wood disease, poor training of the chainsaw crew. This article will give alternatives to reduce waste by identifying and measuring it during the various production stages.