| United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 |
| FORM 6-K |
| Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
| For the month of July 2008 |
Aracruz Celulose S.A.
| Aracruz Cellulose S.A. (Translation of Registrant’s name into English) Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2,277—4th floor São Paulo, SP 01452-000, Brazil (Address of principal executive office) |
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| RELEVANT FACT |
In compliance with the terms of paragraph 4, article 157 of Law no 6,404/76 and CVM Resolution nº 358/2002, ARACRUZ CELULOSE S.A. ("ARACRUZ") announces that preliminary studies have been completed regarding the feasibility of the future construction of a new pulp production plant in the region of Governador Valadares (MG). The plant is expected to start operating until 2015 with a production capacity of 1.4 million tons/year, representing a potential investment of US$ 2.4 billion including land acquisition, silviculture and industrial investment. The studies indicate that the region's conditions are favorable to accomodate two additional pulp plants, each with a production capacity equivalent to the first plant.
In view of the results of these studies, covering the economic, social and environmental aspects of the project, ARACRUZ is taking steps to expand its forest base in the region and obtain the appropriate environmental licenses. Nevertheless, the effective implementation of the various steps of the project and the corresponding investments will depend on the future deliberations of the company’s Board of Directors, which will announce its decision at the opportune moment, taking into consideration, among other things, the prevailing economic situation and market, infrastructure and licensing conditions at the time.
| Aracruz, July 14, 2008.
Isac Roffé Zagury Investor Relations Officer |
| SIGNATURES |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: July 14, 2008 |
| ARACRUZ CELULOSE S.A. By: /s/ Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar Name: Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar Title: Chief Executive Officer |