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Initial plantations include Biase, Ibiae, and Calaro- totaling 19173 hectares. Additional plantations at Eyop, Kwa Falls, and Oban (all part of the Obasanjo concessions totaling 10791 hectares). Cross River State Government is reported to be identifying lands for the company's expansion in the area. Some reports state that the intended size is 100 000hectares while others state that the intended size is 50 000hectares. Friends of the Earth report states that the intended size is hundreds of thousands of hectares. PZ Wilmar has almost 26,500 hectares of palm oil plantations in Cross River State. About 5,549 hectares (ha) of oil palm plantation are located in Calaro Estate, while 2,369 ha are in an area known as Calaro Extension. The firm also acquired Ibiae plantations with 5,595 ha; Ibad plantations in Akampa with 7,805 ha; Kwa Falls in Akampa Akpabuyo with 2,014 ha, and Oban plantations, also in Akampa, with 2,986 ha.

Oil palm for multiple uses. One report states that the company was illegally selling the logs from clearing the land.

During a recent privatization round, the company won bids for 3 plantations. The company has committed to spend $650m into oil palm plantation estate including mills and refining facilities. The company acquired the Obasanjo concession in 2012. The company only conducted the social impact assessment in 2012.

Land clearing commenced in 2011. RSPO has requested the company to halt all activities until it has complied with its regulations

The company is looking into a smallholder scheme. In 2018, the company launched its Pilot Out growers Scheme. The goal is to support local farmers to develop viable and sustainable oil palm businesses.