Responsible Forest Management

Because we manufacture lumber, access to abundant, affordable and secure sources of fibre is critical to our future. We share these resources with many other stakeholders, some of which may hold different forest values. We strive to work cooperatively with those who have a stake in the forest and to conserve the forest for future generations by contributing to the development of ecologically meaningful protected areas and by adopting responsible forest management practices. We are committed to ensuring that our forest management practices meet the standards of internationally recognized, third-party verified forest certification programs. Where appropriate, we favor certification according to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Responsible Fibre Procurement

Not all of the fibre we consume originates from lands we manage. When procuring from suppliers, we will strive to acquire fibre which originates only from forests that are managed in a responsible manner. These lands should be third-party certified and respect the forest values of other stakeholders. We will favor suppliers who meet the standards of the FSC.