UPM Forestal Oriental - Social and Enviromental Report 2014

linked to the Fomento Programme with grazing: 83 Average area per producer: 121 ha Breakdown by type of livestock Cows 67,619

(CHDA); and the Uruguayan Bee

mission (CAR), composed of representa- tives of UPM Forestal Oriental, DIGE- GRA, CHDA and SAU, and a Bee Kee- ping Forest Fund (FFA) was set up, fun- ded by contributions from beekeepers and UPM Forestal Oriental in order to train, strengthen institutions and promote the sector.

Society

(SAU), for the management of bee- keepers in the company’s forests in the departments of Paysandú, Río Negro, Soriano, Cerro Largo, Durazno, Florida and Tacuarembó. This project is being carried through an Administrative and Regulatory Com-

Sheep 3611 Horses 1849

BEEKEEPING

With the aim of making comprehensive use of the forest plantations and in res- ponse to the growing demand from neighbouring communities to take ad- vantage of the eucalyptus flowering period and promote beekeeping in certi- fied environments, the company promo- tes beehive management in its fields, which also involves institutions and beekeepers. In 2012 UPM Forestal Oriental crea- ted an innovative agreement with the Directorate General of Farming (DIGE- GRA) at the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries; the Hono- rary Commission of Beekeeping Deve- lopment

Today, we share the technological advances and experience acquired over nearly 25 years in Uruguay with more than 350 Associated Producers linked to the Fomento Programme. Access to the quality of our genetic material represents a very significant advantage in the production and quality of timber, which translates into better results for the producer.

NICOLÁS MOSCA Commercial Manager

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