Deal #10513

Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected

Name of community

Comunidade Quilombola Volta Miúda,

Comunidade Quilombola Mutum,

Comunidade Quilombola Naiá

Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected

The community of Volta Miúda is the most exposed to the impacts of eucalyptus in the municipality of Caravelas.

Recognition status of community land tenure

Community traditional or customary rights recognized by government

Consultation of local community

Community consultation

Not consulted

Comment on consultation of local community

Particularly regarding the projects carried out by the company in the territory, Suzano's infrastructure works are ongoing and impactful, and consultation is not conducted.

How did the community react?

Community reaction

Rejection

Presence of land conflicts

Yes

Comment on presence of land conflicts

- Land conflict between Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. and the Landless Workers' Movement (MST). - Land conflicts between Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. and quilombola communities.

Negative impacts for local communities

Environmental degradation, Socio-economic, Cultural loss, Violence

Comment on negative impacts for local communities

Use of pesticides Drying up of river springs Inability to cultivate food Inability to sustain traditional way of life Impacts resulting from the company's infrastructure projects

Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)

Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais sem Terra (MST) Associação Quilombola de Volta Miúda Cooperativa Quilombola do Extremo Sul de Bahia