Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and Argentina have faced the environmental and social impacts of the large- scale tree plantations model, such as water shortage, soil erosion, rural migration to the cities, etc.

Real World Radio interviewed activist Eduardo Sánchez, of Friends of the Earth Argentina, who focused on the common aspects of the forestry model affecting thousands of local farmers in the region. He especially mentioned the similarities of this model in Argentina and Uruguay.

We interviewed Sanchez before the celebration of the International Day Against Tree Monocultures on Wednesday, as part of a tour he participated in around several areas of Uruguay affected by the forestry-pulp production model. The tour was organized by the World Rainforest Movement (WRM), and several activists from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas participated.

Photo: Radio Mundo Real.