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MAIN SPECIES FOR THE PULP MILL
In this context, those species that have
demonstrated a greater adaptability to
the site through the testing network of
the company’s Genetic Improvement
Programme are cultivated. Within
these, Eucalyptus grandis, E. dunnii
and E. benthamii are species that can
be grown in pure form. Other species
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were also identified that are used in the
hybridisation programme through con-
trolled crossing.
The use of hybridisation between
species allows for the combination of
the best features of the parent species
(for example growth, wood density,
resistance to cold, etc.) in the resulting
hybrids
The main objective of UPM Forestal Oriental’s forestry
management is the production of wood for pulp, in particular
meeting the demand of the Fray Bentos pulp mill, one of its main
customers.
OTHER SPECIES
In addition to the forest plantations of
Eucalyptus, there are areas planted with
other genera, such as Pinus, Salix and
Populus.
In most cases, these are forest planta-
tions that were already part of the assets
purchased from other companies or
owners.