Our story
Our history The Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal) was founded in 2018. However, the organization is the result of a history spanning almost 50 years. It all began with the creation of the Charcoal Brazilian Association (ABRACAVE – Associação Brasileira de Carvão Vegetal) in 1976. ABRACAVE aimed to contribute to the sustainable and orderly growth of the charcoal production sector. In 2003, ABRACAVE transformed into the Minas Gerais Silviculture Association (AMS – Associação Mineira de Silvicultura), an entity established to represent the major companies in the planted forest sector of Minas Gerais, including steelworks and ferroalloys, pulp and paper, panels, solid wood products, and forest investments. In pursuit of new potentials, in 2018, AMS evolved into the Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal). The Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal) was founded in 2018. However, the organization is the result of a history spanning almost 50 years It all began with the creation of the Charcoal Brazilian Association (ABRACAVE – Associação Brasileira de Carvão Vegetal) in 1976. ABRACAVE aimed to contribute to the sustainable and orderly growth of the charcoal production sector. In 2003, ABRACAVE transformed into the Minas Gerais Silviculture Association (AMS – Associação Mineira de Silvicultura), an entity established to represent the major companies in the planted forest sector of Minas Gerais, including steelworks and ferroalloys, pulp and paper, panels, solid wood products, and forest investments. In pursuit of new potentials, in 2018, AMS evolved into the Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal). With a new visual identity, an increased number of affiliated companies, strong partnerships with other organizations and the government of Minas Gerais, along with a skilled team and a dedicated Board of Directors, AMIF now works to promote the sector of planted trees, the largest agricultural culture in Minas Gerais, making it increasingly innovative and close to the people. Next, learn about our mission, purpose, vision, and values. Come join our team! Our mission To represent and lead the Planted Forest Industry of Minas Gerais in promoting an environment conducive to competitiveness and sectoral development based on sustainable practices. Our purpose To drive the green economy in the development of Minas Gerais. Our vision To establish ourselves as a model of leadership in representing the Planted Forest Industry of Minas Gerais. Our vision for 2030 To make the Planted Forest Industry of Minas Gerais admired by the people of the state. Our values Foundation and grounding in our positions Assertive relationships Convergence of collective interests for sector development Empathy Respect and care Transparency with responsibility
who we are
Hello! We would like to introduce ourselves. We are the Minas Gerais Forestry Industry Association (AMIF – Associação Mineira da Indústria Florestal). In Minas Gerais, we represent the main companies in the planted forest sector. Among our associates are the largest steel mills and charcoal ferroalloys companies, enterprises in the pulp and paper segment, as well as those in panels, wood sheets, and laminate flooring; reforestation companies, investment funds, solid wood producers, among others. We work in favor of the interests of the forestry agribusiness in Minas Gerais and forest producers, who are engaged in environmentally sustainable activities, generating jobs, and contributing significantly to the country’s economy, with a particular emphasis on Minas Gerais, the state with the largest area of planted forests in Brazil. We engage in effective dialogues with the government of the state of Minas Gerais and other public and private organizations to promote and strengthen the forestry sector, whether in the political, regulatory, or economic spheres. Additionally, our team participates in Technical Chambers, Councils, Committees, and specific meetings within and outside of Minas Gerais to assist in the development and implementation of fundamental guidelines for the forestry sector in Minas. We are an association that keeps a strong focus on defending the production of wood from sustainably planted forests, following renewable and legal practices. All this is aimed at strengthening agribusiness in generating wealth for Minas Gerais and Brazil. The forestry agribusiness in Minas Gerais The state of Minas Gerais holds the top position in the ranking of planted forests in Brazil, with 2.3 million hectares. The leadership of Minas Gerais plantations represents 24% of the entire forest base in Brazil and is almost double the planted area in the state of São Paulo, the second-ranked, with 1.2 million hectares. The aforementioned data is part of a groundbreaking survey conducted by the Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá – Indústria Brasileira de Árvores), in partnership with AMIF and other representative state associations in the sector. Furthermore, the latest report published by AMIF in 2021 (with data from the 2020 base year) revealed that the forestry agribusiness in Minas Gerais generates over 115 thousand direct and indirect jobs, benefiting around 615 thousand people through self-funded and incentivized socio-environmental projects. The sector also conserves 1.3 million hectares in Minas Gerais in Permanent Preservation Areas (APPs – Áreas de Preservação Permanente), Legal Reserves (RLs – Reservas Legais), Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPNs – Reservas Particulares do Patrimônio Natural), and programs for the restoration of degraded areas. This conservation is the result of economic development aligned with environmental preservation, as planted forests and native forests coexist in mosaics that strengthen the sector’s productivity and the protection of nature itself. AMIF is the trees. AMIF is agriculture. AMIF is the sector that plants sustainability to harvest a better future!
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We are proudly the largest agricultural culture in Minas GeraisPlanting trees is a vocation of the people of Minas GeraisPlanted forests mean protection for native vegetation We are proudly the largest agricultural culture in Minas GeraisPlanting trees is a vocation of the people of Minas GeraisPlanted forests mean protection for native vegetation Planted Trees + 0 million hectares in Minas Gerais Conserved Trees + 0 million hectares in Minas Gerais Municipalities in Minas Gerais 0 with forest planting (94% of the state) Planting 0 % of plantations in Minas are Eucalyptus. Planted forests are present every day in your life. The renewable and sustainable raw materials from planted forests are the doors and windows. The table at the center of good moments. The paper for your first scribbles. The protection of your home. Your means of transportation. The packages that carry dreams and hopes. Renewable energy. The raw material that brings out the best in you. We are agriculture! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxdwMZQtxfE We are trees. We are agriculture.We are the industry that plants sustainability to harvest a better future. Planted forests are present every day in your life. The renewable and sustainable raw materials from planted forests are the doors and windows. The table at the center of good moments. The paper for your first scribbles. The protection of your home. Your means of transportation. The packages that carry dreams and hopes. Renewable energy. The raw material that brings out the best in you. We are agriculture! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxdwMZQtxfE We are trees. We are agriculture. We are the industry that plants sustainability to harvest a better future. STATE SCENARIO Minas Gerais holds the first position in the ranking of planted forests in Brazil with 2.3 million hectares. The leadership of Minas Gerais plantations represents 24% of the entire forest base in Brazil. The data is part of a groundbreaking survey conducted by AMIF in partnership with the Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá) and other representative state associations in the sector. a Metropolitan Mesoregion of Vale do Rio Doce Sum of eucalyptus: 275,324.97 Sum of total area: 283,085.13 ha Metropolitan Mesoregion of Vale do Rio Doce Sum of eucalyptus: 275,324.97 Sum of total area: 283,085.13 ha Mesoregion of Vale do Mucuri Sum of eucalyptus: 56,195.67 Sum of total area: 59,961.48 ha Mesoregion of Jequitinhonha Sum of eucalyptus: 168,054.92 Sum of total area: 170,772.96 ha Northern Mesoregion of Minas Sum of eucalyptus: 164,726.15 Sum of total area: 173,339.08 ha Northwest Mesoregion of Minas Sum of eucalyptus: 110,557.86 Sum of total area: 114,414.10 ha Mesoregion of Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba Sum of eucalyptus: 134,503.44 Sum of total area: 139,731.67 ha Central Mineira Mesoregion Sum of eucalyptus: 177,475.44 Sum of total area: 178,680.41 ha Mesoregion of Western Minas Sum of eucalyptus: 69,890.90 Sum of total area: 71,034.10 ha Mesoregion of South and Southwest Minas Sum of eucalyptus: 429,469.15 Sum of total area: 451,603.26 ha Mesoregion of Campo das Vertentes Sum of eucalyptus: 90,116.12 Sum of total area: 94,946.69 ha Mesoregion of Zona da Mata Sum of eucalyptus: 319,809.25 Sum of total area: 322,707.50 ha Total eucalyptus planted 2.201.571,62 Total planted area (hectares) 2.269.108,06 Access the full survey AB FLORESTAL Aperam ArcelorMittal Florestal Bioflor Florestal Bioflor Bracell Cenibra Dow Gerdau Grupo AVG Ferroeste LD Celulose Liasa Metalsider MinasLigas Norflon PAM Saint-Gobain Plantar Rima SADA S&D Grupo Suzano ttg brasil Vallourec VERACEL EUROFORTE JOHN DEERE KOMATSU UNIBRÁS The Forest Industry of Minas Gerais is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The objectives outlined in the new Strategic Planning of AMIF address 14 out of the 17 SDGs. Click here Access the campaign website
