Rubber trees are an essential resource for developing countries

Rubber plantations - a culture of sustainable development

Economic importance:

• Contribute to wealth
• Involvement in rural development projects
• Drive the development of infrastructures (road networks, electricity, etc.)

Social importance:

• Support local communities in rural areas
• Training / schooling / health

Environmental importance: cultivation is environmentally friendly

• Prevent deforestation
• Soil erosion
• Comply with the Kyoto protocol
  • Save fossil fuel
  • Energy saving
  • Offset carbon
• Low polluting method of production