Final Report : Second Regional Dialogue on Forests and Biodiversity Conservation

Thirty-five participants from twelve environmental organizations and nine companies from the forestry sector attended the second gathering of THE FORESTS DIALOGUE FOR THE ATLANTIC FOREST. About half of the individuals were also present at the first meeting which convened in October 2005. The same number of environmental organizations were present at the first gathering, while four new companies joined the Dialogue. The following institutions were represented: Apremavi (Association for the Preservation of the Atlantic Forest in the Upper Itajaí Valley), Aracruz Celulose S/A, BioAtlantic Institute, Biodiversitas Foundation, Bracelpa (Brazilian Pulp & Paper Association), Celulose Nipo Brasileira (Cenibra), Conservation International - Brazil, Espiral Human Development, Flora Brasil Association, Floresta Viva Institute, Ipema (Atlantic Forest Research Institute), Masisa, The Nature Conservancy, Norske Skog Pisa, Rigesa MeadWestvaco, SOS Atlantic Forest Foundation, SPVS (Society for Wildlife Research and Environmental Education), Stora Enso Group, Suzano Bahia Sul Papele Celulose S/A, Votorantin Celulose e Papel S/A (VCP), Veracel Celulose S/A, The World Wildlife Fund - Brasil, and the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.

The main objective of the second gathering was to review and consolidate the action plans developed around the central themes defined at the first gathering (Incentives for tree farmers and Territorial Planning), as well as to provide further opportunity for the promotion of dialogue on these matters in a trustworthy and respectful environment.