UPM Forestal Oriental - Social and Enviromental Report 2014

Commitment to the responsible management of resources

Prior to the implementation of any planting or land-use change process, the company’s specialists thoroughly planned each particular case and assess the potential impact of the company intervention within a framework of respect for and preservation of environmental conditions.

At UPM Forestal Oriental, 35% of the area is not covered by forest plantations due to environmental, technical or legal considerations or because the areas are occupied by roads. The biophysical environment, social and cultural resources and their direct environment are reviewed. This process allows us to identify productive areas, areas that are important for conserva- tion and/or areas of potential manage- ment conflict, as well as those areas that are suitable for other uses or produc- tions such as livestock or fodder pro- duction. This information is processed and used to correctly manage the area, to develop biodiversity conservation programmes or programmes of actions within the community.

DISTRIBUTION OF AREAS BY USAGE

Total Area Plantable area Natural fields and other grazing areas

Infrastructure

Native Forests

Other natural ecosystems

Area (ha)

290,942 188,544

65,451

22,233

11,706

3,008

%

64,8%

22,5%

7,6%

4,1%

1,0%

Note: This includes total and partial leases. Land use would be 61% if we exclude partial leases.

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