Suzano Expands Advanced Forest Fire Prevention and Combat Actions in São Paulo

Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer and a global leader in eucalyptus-based bioproducts, has intensified its forest fire prevention and combat measures in São Paulo state. As part of the State Government’s Mutual Aid Program (PAM) Florestal, Suzano contributes to the protection and conservation of over 300,000 hectares of public areas, helping safeguard biodiversity across multiple regions. The program fosters integrated collaboration among forest-based companies, enhancing communication and speeding up preventive and firefighting responses. Suzano employs advanced technologies including 22 fixed high-resolution AI-powered camera towers and two mobile towers for real-time 360° monitoring, supported by a 24/7 monitoring center. Its operators receive targeted training to optimize rapid response. Suzano manages 2.8 million hectares of forests and protects more than 1.1 million hectares of native areas nationwide, with plans to extend these high-tech monitoring systems to other states as part of its environmental sustainability and innovation strategy.