Do eucalyptus plantations contribute to the destruction of tropical native forests in Brazil?
No, eucalyptus plantations should be seen as a complement to native forests, and never as a substitute for them. Fast-growing tree plantations contribute to the reduction of the world’s – and Brazil’s – wood deficit. Wood consumption in Brazil is currently estimated at 358 million cubic meters per year. Of this total, only 150 million cubic meters are supplied by wood from plantations. The balance (58%) comes from native forests.
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