Burning Issue
Only the middlemen assume the responsibilities from cutting trees to transporting the fire wood to the industry.
Farmers, wood-cutters, middlemen, drivers, weighing machine
operators, traders, proprietors, laborers are various stakeholders in the supply chain. Firewood is used in the following activities: dyeing, washing, compacting
and rotary printing. Solar energy and electricity are not successful alternatives for this industry. The major quantity of firewood is drawn from places other than Tirupur
district. Since Tirupur is known for its plethora of garment industries, the
migrant labour force is constantly increasing and hence the release of more carbon is not uncommon here. Recommendations This study shows the urgent need for growing more number of trees
in Tirupur region. The proprietor, middlemen, etc. should be motivated to cultivate more
trees. Government may motivate farmers to cultivate firewood trees on
wasteland. Since the standard of living of the labourers depending on the firewood
supply chain for their livelihood is bad, a separate Board may be constituted for their welfare. Trees should be grown so as to reduce the carbon emission levels in
Tirupur and, at the same time, these trees can be used as firewood. The companies which are into firewood consumption can adopt villages
and support farmers directly in the cultivation and procurement of firewood, thus creating an environment for increased profit for the companies as well as the farmers. This also involves the development of the community. Associations can be formed on both sides to ensure smooth trade. Awareness to farmers should be imparted on the shortage of wood
that might arise in the near future due to the high consumption of firewood in Tirupur garment Industry. An association of farmers producing firewood can be formed. Farmers should be encouraged to grow more velam, karuvelam and veli trees towards creating sustainable wood production and also to improve the economic conditions of 35