Annual Report 2023 UPM Forestal Oriental

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ENVIRONMENT Biological data

Environments

Natural environments in a region or area are the result of the interaction between various factors such as climate, geology, soil, flora and vegetation and vary based on these factors. For classification purposes, UPM Forestal Oriental uses a methodology based on satellite imaging, information regarding soil class and digital terrain models. Environments are classified according to their degree of vulnerability, facilitating management and conservation. The internal and external connectivity between environments is also analysed more naturally, as are the location and size of the company’s reserve areas.

Distribution of the different environments in non-planted areas

6.4%

9.7%

14%

69.9%

Natural grassland Native Forests Infrastructure

Stony areas