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Movements against expansion of plantations in several Brazilian states
¡¾Jan.31, 2002¡¿

Within Brazil there are movements against the expansion of plantations in several states. ARACRUZ is facing problems with its plans to expand eucalyptus plantations in Espirito Santo State. New plantations are needed to support the on going expansion of the pulp mill in the state. With the mill expansion, ARACRUZ's mill will have a pulp production of 2 million tons per year.

Because of the limitations on expanding plantations in Espirito Santo, the company's new plantations are now being established in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro State. Several other states have been discussing limiting expansion of plantations. If these restrictions become effective they will have a negative impact in the expansion of the forest industry in Brazil.