UPM Forestal Oriental Annual Report 2021

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SAFETY AS A CORE VALUE

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASSURES TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE NEGATIVE IMPACT

We conduct specific on-site evaluations on the potential environmental impacts of forestry operations and document specific ones when considered relevant.

EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES TO MINIMISE POTENTIAL IMPACT ON OPERATIONS:

•Identifying areas of interest for the conservation of biodiversity and inclusion to the Network of Preserved Natural Areas •Careful planning when designing plantations, marking sensitive areas, locating quarries, cutwaters, bridges and roads, among others •Identifying scenic points of interest, especially on national routes and departmental roads, and respecting visual basins when designing plantations •Coordinating operational processes for the execution of all tasks according standards, minimising possible environmental impacts •Establishing measures aimed at avoiding erosion, compaction and maintaining soil fertility

•Reducing travel though sensitive areas such as drainage systems, low-lying areas, ravines, flood zones, and species’ habitats •Responsible use of authorised agrochemicals and fertilizers •Optimizing the use of agrochemicals and fertilizers in nurseries and during the first year and a half after planting •The use of highly hazardous agrochemicals is prohibited by internal as well as FSC ® Responsible Management standards. UPM Forestal Oriental doesn’t use highly hazardous chemicals •Establishing Environmental and Social Risk Assessments (ESRA) prior to the use of chemical products, in accordance with nationally established guidelines

•Establishing measures to prevent agrochemicals from affecting people and sensitive areas such as waterways, native vegetation, neighbouring properties and crops •The cleaning of machinery, work clothes and other equipment is carried out in established locations •Monitoring spill control and prevention procedures •Waste management with specialised companies authorised by government authorities •Minimizing the time between harvesting and replantation to protect environmental values that can be potentially affected, mainly soil resources

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