Os impactos da Indústria de Papel e Celulose no desenvolvimento regional dos principais municípios sul-mato-grossenses de floresta plantada

Abstract

Mato Grosso do Sul is consolidating itself as one of the most important centers in the country in the forestry segment, mainly in forestry with the planting of eucalyptus and is home to some of the main companies operating in this sector. In the paper and cellulose sector, the municipalities of Três Lagoas, Ribas do Rio Pardo and Inocência stand out significantly. Três Lagoas, with two factories from Suzano Papel e Celulose, two from El Dorado (one already installed and the other under construction), and an industrial unit from the company Sylvamo Corporation; and Ribas do Rio Pardo with a factory in its final installation phase. Furthermore, Inocência in the year 2024 already shows progress in the construction of a new paper and cellulose factory by the company Arauco. These companies are a global reference in the production of eucalyptus-based bioproducts. Therefore, the general objective of this study is to analyze the impacts that the paper and cellulose industry brought to the regional development of the main municipalities in Mato Grosso with planted forests. The research was developed to answer the following question: What impacts has the paper and cellulose industry brought to the regional development of the main municipalities in Mato Grosso with planted forests? The specific objectives consist of: comparing the socioeconomic indicators of the main municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul with planted forests, with the other municipalities in the state, and verifying the effect of the paper and cellulose industry on the socioeconomic indicators of the main municipalities with planted forests in the state from MS. The study adopted the quantitative method, using secondary data, obtained by IBGE, which illustrate the expansion of the paper and cellulose sector and the evolution of socioeconomic indicators in the municipalities of Mato Grosso do Sul between the years 2006 and 2020. For The fixed effects regression method was used for analysis using panel data. The results show that the paper and cellulose industry in MS is fundamental for regional economic development, generating jobs, investments and infrastructure, in addition to stimulating other economic activities. However, it is essential to face mainly the social challenges that such a scenario implies, promoting inclusive regional development that considers economic, social, environmental and political aspects.