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Indonesia
China
In China, Stora Enso and the Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are conducting a pre-feasibility study for industrial-scale plantations and integrated pulp and paper operations. Special emphasis is put on establishing sustainable and environmentally sound working methods.
Stora Enso also signed in 2002 an agreement for co-operation in research and development with the Chinese Academy of Forestry in Beijing. This agreement establishes a basis for projects to examine reforestation and the use of plantation wood for paper-making, including the use of native poplar trees.
Brazil
At Veracel, in Brazil, the Eucalyptus genome is being studied together with other Brazilian forestry companies, seven universities and the Brazilian Forest Research Center. Around 500 kg of native tree seeds were also collected under the Atlantic Rainforest Program in 2002. Seedlings are to be used to replant or enrich remnants of Atlantic rainforest habitat interspersed between eucalyptus plantations.
The harvesting operation at Veracel reached its first million cubic metres in 2002. A marine terminal for pulp wood deliveries was also completed.
Indonesia
Forest gardens in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, harbour significant plant species diversity, and can be used in the restoration of native lowland rain forest habitats. Forest gardens are also an important source of various forest products for local people, and are actively protected within the PT Finnantara Intiga plantation area. Stora Enso Forest Consulting has been co-ordinating a research project assessing biodiversity management in commercial tree plantations in the tropics. The project was completed in 2002.
 According to research concluded in 2002, people living in the areas leased by PT Finnantara Intiga feel that tree plantations have had a positive impact on their livelihood. Measures taken in these areas have also contributed to conservation by restoring native rainforest species
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