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27,000 hectares of pine plantation to service the timber industry
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| • | Gerdau Florestal is among the largest suppliers of pine logs to the Brazilian timber industry. |
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| • | With a total of 27,000 planted hectares in the states of Santa Catarina and Mato Grosso do Sul, Gerdau Florestal sold a total of 1.3 million cubic meters in 2001, maintaining the same level as in 2000. |
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| • | By using adult plantations of up to 30 years of age, Gerdau Florestal offers large diameter logs with greater added value. |
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| • | As part of the vision of sustainable development, Gerdau Florestal's operation in the state of Santa Catarina is working towards the attainment of Forest Stewardship Council Certification: an internationally recognized guarantee of environmentally correct management, and compliance with appropriate legislation. |
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