FORESTAL ATLANTICO SUR was established in the year 2006, as a result of the association between Peter Lyford-Pike (Uruguay)y José Rafael Campino (Forestal Del Sur - Chile).
These two entrepreneurs, renowned in the international markets for their long experience in the marketing and supply of plantation timber for the cellulose industry, provide the support and expertise (gained over more than twenty years) necessary for the company to have a professional and reliable commercial potential.
FAS is a leading provider of forestry services, which specializes in the production and marketing of raw materials. It’s based on three pillars: commercial activity, logistics and forestry production.
At present , as a result of this professional reliability and fulfillment of commitments which has been built by the partners over many years, FAS is considered to be a trustworthy provider, one with which it is safe to enter into long and medium-term commercial agreements.
Policy
Forestal Atlántico Sur is based on the following general policy principles:
-An economically, environmentally and socially integrated management for the achievement of the company’s productive aims in a sustainable manner and with long term horizons.
- Supporting our employees in what regards to their professional and personal growth as we believe them to be essential for the development of the company.
-Good management of forestry resources, supported by the continuous study of the scientific breakthroughs, the experience in the country and the application of the best practices.
-Preservation of natural resources and values, seeking the recuperation of degraded systems, the conservation of ecosystems’ functions and the protection of areas and species of special interest.
-Preservation of cultural values and the respect for local communities’ interests.
- Avoiding discrimination based on gender, race, religion, politics or of any kind at all times.
-Promotion of national and local development through forestry activities, supporting the improvement of the capacities in human and logistic resources.
-Observation of national and international regulations in force, as well as the provisions established by the certification standards adopted by the company.
Aims
GENERAL MANAGEMENT AIMS
-Management of forestry lots for the production of timber from Eucalyptus spp as well as from other species for the timber industry supply.
- Integral exploitation of forestry areas, combining forestry with other productive activities, in particular livestock.
-Protection of natural resources and ecologic functions within the influence areas with the purpose of ensuring a long-term sustainable production.
-Integration of the company with local communities seeking to establish a win-win relationship.
-Continuous improvement both in the general performance and in the skills of the personnel, at the company’s every level.
-Development of forestry activities under conditions ensuring the safety and well-being of the workers.
-Combination of efforts with other forestry companies with the aim of promoting the development of the sector and the optimization of resources in the productive, environmental and social areas.
