UPM Forestal Oriental - Social and Enviromental Report 2014

By going into partnership with the Fomento Programme, the producer has the chance to graze their livestock on the company’s unplanted areas in unique conditions, generally low-lying land with very good livestock aptitude which allows them to maintain or even increase the load per hectare of this business. They are also provided with assis- tance in certifying their timber under the standards of the FSC® (Forest Steward- ship Council™), ensuring sustainable economic, social and environmental management of their forests. For each new agreement, UPM Forestal Oriental carries out a detailed study of the conditions of the establish- ment and develops a proposal adapted to the local conditions and the needs of the producer. Through the Fomento Pro- gramme, the producer integrates into a sector and a stable market, making ef- ficient use of the soil and maximising the total performance of their agricultural business.

MORE BENEFITS WITH YOUR FORESTRY CARD

As a result of the constant drive to meet the needs of the Associated Pro- ducer, in 2012 the Forestry Card was created to jointly share the benefits and opportunities of commercial alliances with leading companies in different sectors. On the one hand, the partners receive the Forestry Card, which gives them access to benefits and discounts on the products and services offered through a real productive alliance between leading companies. On the other hand, by using the Forestry Card, producers generate and accumulate “Brotes” (vouchers), the equivalent of which is paid by UPM Forestal Ori- ental to the communities through the implementation of social projects. We therefore put into practice our desire to work together to improve the commu- nities to which they belong.

In its second year, the Forestry Card offers benefits in over 90 shops that have signed up to the project

Amount of plantable hectares: 65,308

Agreements by area • 43% less than 50 ha. • 26% between 50 and 100 ha. • 31% larger than 100 ha.

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