Sustainability Report 2004

Relationship with stakeholders

Dialogue with environmental NGOs

The dialogue that was initiated in 2003 with the Forum of Environmental NGOs of Espírito Santo – an organization encompassing 30 NGOs – proceeded in 2004. Seven meetings have been held covering a number of topics, including the Aracruz Forestry Partners Program and a proposal for the creation of a Marine Park in the state, leading to better understanding of respective positions and opinions. The dialogue will continue in 2005.

As part of the consensus arrived at, the parties to the dialogue have been seeking to encourage the expansion of native forests in the state. In September, Terms of Reference were agreed to establish Native Species Diffusion Nuclei, which are now being discussed with the government of the state and other stakeholders.

To read this Term of Reference, please access www.aracruz.com.br/web/en/aracruz/aracruz_partes.htm, or visit the site of the Forum of Environmental NGOs of Espírito Santo at www.forumdasongs.org.br.