Utilization of Forest Residues for Cellulose Extraction from Timber Species in the High Montane Forest of Chimborazo, Ecuador.

The present study explored the extraction of cellulose from forest residues of four timber species, namely Moritz ex Turcz, Ruiz & Pav, L. f. and (Mez) Pipoly, in the high montane forest of Chimborazo province, Ecuador, for the sustainable utilization of leaves, branches, and flowers.