The Piatan Area for Environmental Living (Avap) in Agudos, is the main space dedicated by Duratex to improve the levels of environmental awareness. At the end of 2008, 8,143 people had taken part in this project, including students, professionals from the forestry sector from various countries, representatives of public bodies, employees, clients and local communities.

The project presents the theme of sustainable wood production to the public, based on forestry plantations, using films, models, panels and models of equipment at the various stages of panel production at Duratex. These resources make it possible to understand the general process, from the production of Eucalyptus saplings to when the boards leave the plant. During the visit, the importance of measures to conserve the soil, water, air and biodiversity are emphasized. The project also provides a good opportunity for qualifying trainees, such as students of Pedagogy, Biology, among others, as well as professional educators in environmental studies. A total of R$140,000 was invested in the conservation, operation and improvement of the installations in 2008.