Introduction
As a forestry company, Aracruz understands that its own survival depends upon the renewable use of natural resources, ensuring that they remain available to future generations.
Aracruz's activities are guided by the concept of sustainability, through which social and economic progress is achieved in harmony with nature. Its renewable eucalyptus plantations - which are the only source of wood used by the company - are excellent examples of this concept.
The largest native Atlantic Forest reserves in the states of Bahia and Espirito Santo belong to the company. Besides conducting intensive forestry research and ensuring the full preservation of this important ecosystem, Aracruz carries out and supports a wide range of environmental education initiatives in partnership with other organizations, thus contributing to the dissemination of the main concepts and topics that are linked to the environment.
In this chapter, you can learn more about the company's different programs and also obtain information about its Watershed Project.
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Birds as bioindicators of environmental quality
Updated on May 5th, 2006
