UPM Forestal Oriental Annual Report 2021

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SAFETY AS A CORE VALUE

HARVESTING

compared to the total productive area. During 2021 the result did not exceed 2%.

UPM has a detailed harvest planning based on the understanding of the needs of the Fray Bentos and Paso de los Toros mills. It takes into consideration the species planted, the distance between 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 help in planning, UPM has three harvest fronts managed by its own staff, and ten harvest fronts managed by contractors, all with a completely mechanised harvest. This guarantees safer working conditions whilst improving productive efficiency and competitiveness. All operations are monitored to ensure environmental values are maintained while reducing waste and avoiding damage to other products and services. The period between harvest and replanting is monitored on a monthly basis, evaluating the plot of land that is temporarily not being replanted

MACHINERY USED FOR OPERATIONS

HARVESTER OR FOREST HARVESTER Felling, trimming, stripping and cutting up the tree. Yield: approx. 70 trees/hour, with a production output of 21m 3 /hour.

FELLER BUNCHER Fells trees. Yield: 400 trees/hour. In a Feller + Harvester system

productivity for Harvesters and Forwarders increases by approximately 20%.

5.3%

FORWARDER OR FOREST LOADER Loading logs and transporting them to roadsides to be loaded onto timber lorries. Yield: approx. 35m 3 /hour.

4millionm 3 OF HARVESTED TIMBER

HARVEST RATE

56