Aren species like eucalyptus more easily attacked by disease and pests than native trees?
All forest species – native or not – face a risk of disease and pests. One of the factors that increases or lowers the risk is the equilibrium of the ecosystem. In the case of Aracruz, incidences of disease and pests and the need to intervene to control these agents have been reduced to a minimum as a result of the favorable environmental balance achieved through adoption of preventive measures. The harmonious integration between eucalyptus plantations and native forests benefits both areas and better protects them from disease and pests. Learn more about Aracruz’s use of agrochemicals.
