APPs Reforestation Program

The Usina Batatais Environmental Adequacy Program has completed, until 2019, the planting of 1,8 million tree seedlings on river spring water and banks on farms that the company uses for sugarcane cultivation, including the own and partnership areas. These regions are considered (APPs) Permanent Preservation Areas and they are protected by law, even as a necessity of human life preservation.

The initiative has as partner the Agricultural Superior School " Luiz de Queiroz" (Esalq/USP) and projects reforestation of 1,300 hectares in Batatais (SP) region up to 2024.

Esalq monitors the project, indicating the most adaptable species and the way the trees will be planted. The technical assistance of the reforested areas is provided by the company and Esalq university technicians.

Out of 85 thousand tree seedlings yearly planted in Batatais, 55 come from own nursery and 25 thousand are bought from a municipality charity institution. In addition, Usina Batatais also makes regular donations of seedlings to partners, suppliers and public agencies.