Annual Report 2023 UPM Forestal Oriental

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HARVESTING UPM Forestal Oriental has detailed harvest planning based on understanding the needs of the Fray Bentos and Paso de los Toros mills. It takes into consideration the species planted, the distance to the mills, the age structure of each plantation, growth curves and possible environmental impact. The characteristics of the area to be harvested, the presence of plant or animal species with special conservation status and proximity to riverbanks or areas close to waterways are also considered. To this end, UPM Forestal Oriental has three harvest fronts managed by its own staff and 19 harvest fronts managed by contractors, all with a completely mechanised harvest. The company is constantly aiming to improve in every activity, productive efficiency and competitiveness, while also guaranteeing safe working conditions. All operations are monitored to ensure environmental values are maintained while reducing waste and avoiding damage to other timber and non-timber products and ecosystem services. The period between harvest and

replantation is monitored monthly, assessing the plot of land that is temporarily not being replanted compared to the total productive area. During 2023, the result was 2.2%.

AVERAGE YIELD (m 3 /ha.)

COASTAL REGION

NORTHERN REGION

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

E.grandis E.dunnii E.maidenii E.globulus E.viminalis

24-32 20-28 15-20 07-12 15-20 12-16 10-14 22-28

26-34 24-30 16-20 07-11 15-20 15-20 11-15 25-30

22-28 22-26 16-20 11-16 18-24 12-18

IN 2023

Pinus sp.

8M

E.tereticornis/E.camaldulensis

8-12

Benthamii

22-26

Total harvest (thousands of m 3 )

OF HARVESTED TIMBER

8.69%

Eucalyptus

Pinus

TOTAL

7,980 56,2 8,036

HARVEST RATE