Canfor's Forestry Principles were developed by a task
force of Canfor staff, aided by a panel of outside experts.
The Principles are based on the tenets of ecosystem
management, continuous improvement, public involvement
and third party verification of performance. Canfor
views these Principles as a fundamental component in
improving its existing sustainable forestry practices,
ensuring the transparency of its operations and fulfilling
registration requirements for eco-certification. The
Principles were approved and subsequently introduced
to all Canfor operations by the end of 1999.
The following is a summary of Canfor's Forestry Principles:
Ecosystem Management
We will use the best available science to develop an
understanding of ecological responses to natural and
human-caused disturbances. We will incorporate this
knowledge into higher level and operational plans by
applying ecosystem management principles to achieve
desired future forest condition.
Scale
We will define objectives over a variety of time intervals
(temporal scales), and at spatial scales of stand, landscape
and forest.
Adaptive Management
We will use adaptive management to continually improve
forest ecosystem management. This will require the development
and application of collaborative research and monitoring
programs.
Old Growth
We will include old growth and old growth attributes
as part of our management strategies and philosophy
in the forests where we operate.
Timber Resource
Canfor will ensure a continuous supply of affordable
timber in order to carry out its business of harvesting,
manufacturing and marketing forest products. Canfor
will strive to maximize the net value of the fibre extracted
for sustained economic benefits for employees, communities
and shareholders.
Forest Land Base
We advocate the maintenance of the forest land base
as an asset for the future.
Health and Safety
We will operate in a manner that protects human health
and safety.
First Nations
We will pursue business partnerships and cooperative
working arrangements with First Nations to provide mutual
social, cultural, and economic benefits and to address
mutual interests.
Communities
We will engage members of the public, communities and
other stakeholders in the delivery of the Forest Principles.
The process will be open, transparent and accountable.
Accountability
We will be accountable to the public for managing forest
to achieve present and future values. We will use credible,
internationally recognized, third party verification
of our forestry operations as one way of demonstrating
our performance.
D.L. Emerson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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