CULTIVATION IN RIO GRANDE DO SUL
In the forest areas of Rio Grande do Sul, Irani has a geo-referenced mapping system for all forest gardens, executed through satellite imagery and using Arcview software. This system is very important for the planning, management and execution of forestry operations.
The mapping identifies and measures the limits of the property, the areas of planted forests, the delineation of plots, roads and fireplaces, water resources, improvements, native forests and other elements considered important for management. The information also aims to guide the actions necessary to fully comply with current legislation and the Company’s Environmental Policy.
The planted forests of the State of Rio Grande do Sul are basically of the species Pinus elliottii, with management system and silvicultural treatments aimed at the production of solid wood and resin.
In the areas of effective planting, the forest management after shallow cuts of the original forests occurs through a system of management and conduction of natural regeneration of seedlings (newborn plant) of PInus. In exceptional cases, the company promotes new planting or densification of seedlings.
They are produced in a staggered way to supply the Company’s commercial demands in quantity and quality.
During the cycle and at the final harvest stage, the forests are evaluated for decision to conduct regeneration.
The criteria analyzed consider quality and productivity of the original forest and intensity and quality of potential regeneration.