UPM Forestal Oriental - Social and Enviromental Report 2014

Our actions - Responsible Forest Management The main objective of UPM Forestal Oriental’s forestry management is the production of wood for pulp, in particular meeting the demand of the Fray Bentos pulp mill, one of its main customers.

MAIN SPECIES FOR THE PULP MILL

OTHER SPECIES

were also identified that are used in the hybridisation programme through con- trolled crossing. The use of hybridisation between species allows for the combination of the best features of the parent species (for example growth, wood density, resistance to cold, etc.) in the resulting hybrids

In this context, those species that have demonstrated a greater adaptability to the site through the testing network of the company’s Genetic Improvement Programme are cultivated. Within these, Eucalyptus grandis, E. dunnii and E. benthamii are species that can be grown in pure form. Other species

In addition to the forest plantations of Eucalyptus, there are areas planted with other genera, such as Pinus, Salix and Populus. In most cases, these are forest planta- tions that were already part of the assets purchased from other companies or owners.

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