Watershed project
Aracruz Celulose created the Watershed project in 1993 in order to study eucalyptus trees and how they interact with the native Atlantic Forest reserves and the environment in a 286-hectare area located in the municipality of Aracruz, Espírito Santo.
In this area, which reproduces the different forest environments that the company operates, a complete eucalyptus cultivation cycle is environmentally monitored. Furthermore, studies on biodiversity, water resources, eco-physiology and soil conditions are conducted.
The Watershed project has generated an important database containing scientific information about the eucalyptus tree. This data has allowed Aracruz to continuously improve its forestry management procedures. The information was gathered and published in December 2002 in a CD ROM aimed at the scientific and academic communities. Part of this material is available on this Web site. Click on the accompanying menu to learn more about the Project.
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