Bracell uses drones and thermal cameras to fight forest fires, protecting plantations and native areas and controlling uncontrolled burns.
Bracell has implemented new technologies with the aim of improving detection and control of forest fires. The use of drones and thermal cameras has allowed for more effective monitoring, ensuring the protection of both plantations and native areas. With this innovation, the company can not only identify fire outbreaks quickly, but also act more effectively to prevent them. that spread.
Furthermore, this technological approach has been fundamental in controlling uncontrolled fires. With the help of cameras, it is possible to detect signs of fire that can evolve into large forest fires. Flames are fought quickly and accurately, minimizing damage to vegetation. The use of these modern tools aligns with Bracellโs commitment to environmental conservation, ensuring a proactive and careful response to environmental challenges.
Use of Technology in Fighting Forest Fires
Photo: Bracell Archive Bracell has invested heavily in technology to improve surveillance and combat against forest fires, especially in its areas of influence in Bahia and other states. Using drones and thermal cameras, the company detects hot spots more efficiently, contributing significantly to its fire fighting strategy, especially in the early stages.
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Douglas Pithon, who works as Bracellโs Senior Property Security Manager, commented on how these technologies have increased the effectiveness and reduced costs in combating forest fires, even in adverse scenarios. He highlighted that thermal cameras are extremely effective, being able to identify very small heat sources, which prevents the flames from spreading.
In addition to being a crucial support against fire, this equipment plays an important role in preventing illegal activities, such as predatory hunting and illegal logging, by being able to identify individuals and objects in low-visibility environments.
Advanced Strategies in Fire Control
Josemar de Jesus Santos, who oversees Bracell's Fire Brigade in Bahia, stressed that the use of drones and thermal cameras makes forest fire containment efforts faster and more effective. These devices provide detailed information about the amount of heat generated by the fires, allowing us to assess whether the fire can spread to other areas and develop a combat strategy, whether by cooling the edges of the fire or using a foam blanket to slow the advance of the flames.
These initiatives also protect not only Bracell's eucalyptus plantations, but also native forest areas, ensuring that neighboring properties are protected from possible forest fires, thus protecting people's health and lives.
Records and Prevention of Incidents
The drones used comply with regulations and are operated by qualified fire brigade professionals, with all flight plans duly authorized by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The integrated system for recording incidents uses mobile devices that send accurate information to the central server, indicating the location of fires.
The Friends of the Forest program, a Bracell initiative since 2016, also uses these cutting-edge technologies. This initiative not only combats forest fires, but also seeks to prevent timber theft, illegal deforestation, hunting and capture of wild animals. This action is carried out in partnership with civil society and public agencies, such as the Fire Department and the Bahia Sem Fogo program, coordinated by the Secretariat of the Environment of the Government of the State of Bahia.
Awareness and Community Actions
Josemar highlights the importance of the Friends of the Forest program in raising awareness among local communities about the risks of forest fires. The brigade's statistics show that 99% of forest fires are caused by human actions, whether through uncontrolled burning or arson, which often causes the fire to spread to conservation and plantation areas.
To prevent these problems, Bracell teams maintain constant contact with communities, offering instructions on how to safely clear land without putting the forests at risk. These teams also voluntarily distribute food baskets to families in situations of social vulnerability.
Another notable point is the availability of the telephone line 0800 284 4747, for reporting fires or environmental crimes, accessible at any time to the population. Photo: Bracell Collection
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