In the
heights
Sectorof planted forests inBrazil sets an example
forother countries for its productivity,
smaller rotation and for its sustainable actions
B
razilian silviculture is trying
to expand its competitiveness
and increase the productiv-
ity of its forests. The compa-
nies of the sector are strongly
engaged in productive processes that in-
volve Research and Development (P&D),
whether in the forestry basis or in indus-
try innovation. “For all this, the Brazilian
planted forests industry has become a
global benchmark, as it boasts the high-
est productivity rates of the sector, the
biggest volume of timber produced per
area a year and the smallest rotation, peri-
od that extends from tree planting to har-
vest”, explains Elizabeth de Carvalhaes,
executive president of the Brazilian Plant-
ed Forests Industry (Ibá).
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