Annual Report 2023 UPM Forestal Oriental

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ASSETS Forestry assets are the basis for the sustainability and competitiveness of the activities on which the supply strategy for the Fray Bentos and Paso de los Toros pulp mills is planned.

On the land, company specialists study the biophysical environment and the social and cultural resources of the direct surroundings. In this way we can evaluate the effect that the intervention may have and plan activities that respect and preserve environmental conditions.

The primary objective of planning is to identify the most appropriate use of the land and to preserve biodiversity, soil and water quality, which are vital for the sustainability of long term forestry activities. At UPM we do not turn native forests into plantations.

AREAS INTENDED FOR FORESTRY PRODUCTION Suitable for the growth of Eucalyptus plantations in line with climate land management criteria as determined by regional and national legal regulations.

AREAS INTENDED FOR THE CONSERVATION OF SPECIES AND ENVIRONMENTS Areas that have natural ecosystems that are relevant to the conservation of environments or species (some examples: native forests, natural fields, sandbanks, grasslands) and other areas of importance for conservation work (riparian areas, buffer zones, etc.). This also includes sites of archaeological or historical-cultural value and visual basins, among others.

OTHER NON-PLANTED AREAS

Includes infrastructure areas (such as roads and service areas), firebreaks and other areas surrounding plantations that have alternative uses.

Our team of supervisors permanently reviews and monitors operations and among their primary responsibilities is the control of illegal or unauthorised activities.