UPM Forestal Oriental Annual Report 2021

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SAFETY AS A CORE VALUE

GENETIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME The purpose of this programme is to provide the company and its Associate Producers with improved genetic material to add value to the entire chain. The improvement strategy is based in the implementation of selection programmes that are combined with afforestation to reap its benefits. This programme does not use genetically modified organisms. The main species used include E. grandis and E. dunnii , while hybrids E. globulus, E. maidenii and E. benthamii are other minority species also used to improve pulp production and reduce timber costs, as well as enhance adaptability to different environments.

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