Sectors

Integrating biodiversity conservation in the forest management model

Portucel Soporcel, an important landowner in the paper and pulp sector, has developed a systematic methodology to map, define, implement and monitor action plans in zones of special conservation interest, in order to preserve ecosystems integrity. Through this strategy, the company aims to improve plantation management as well as increase biodiversity in the areas of implementation.

Conserving the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil

Protecting the native forests in Brazil supports Veracel’s long term business perspectives as it enhances the ecosystem services that its operations depend on in the long term. Veracel has therefore engaged in native forest restoration activities in parallel with its usual forestry activities.

TAKEKAMI(Bamboo paper), beneficially utilization of Domestic Bamboo

In 1998, CHUETSU PULP & PAPER, CO., LTD. attempted to make paper from domestically produced bamboo, something held to be impossible. This has developed into a project that uses local, managed bamboo forests. This is good not only for the bamboo groves, but for the surrounding local satoyama woodlands, which contribute to biodiversity.

Forest of Toyota Project

The Forest of Toyota is a company-owned forest on the outskirts of Toyota-city. Of the 76-hectare plot, some 15 hectares are forest that has been maintained as a model of so-called satoyama woodlands since October 1997. A nature guide is stationed on site to support nature study activities and monitor the results of forest maintenance activities.

Yogyakarta Special Province Wildlife Reserve Restoration and Recovery

This project is designed to restore a natural reserve that has been ravaged by illegal logging and, over the long term to contribute to the local economy through the planting of trees. This has resulted in the planting of some 300,000 trees across nearly 350 hectares of highland area.

Öko-Tex Standard 100

http://www.oeko-tex.com/OekoTex100_PUBLIC/index.as...

The Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for textile products provides a scientifically-founded evaluation standard for the human ecological safety of textiles, from the raw material to the finished product, against the background of the globalized and extremely fragmented nature of the textile manufacturing chain.

The Forests Dialogue

http://environment.yale.edu/tfd/

The Forests Dialogue is an ad hoc initiative that seeks to support and reinforce existing efforts related to forest management by addressing significant obstacles through a constructive dialogue process between all key stakeholders. Key topics include climate change and biodiversity conservation.

Global Forest & Trade Network

http://gftn.panda.org/

GFTN is a WWF-led partnership endeavoring to create a new market for environmentally responsible forest products, thereby diminishing the incentive to harvest from illegal or controversial wood sources. This is achieved by linking more than 300 companies, communities, NGOs, and entrepreneurs in more than 30 countries around the world.

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)

http://www.fpac.ca/index.php/en/

FPAC is the voice of Canada’s wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs.  FPAC represents the largest Canadian producers of forest products, and members are responsible for 66% of certified forest lands in Canada. Third-party certification of member companies’ forest practices is a condition of membership in the Association - a world first.

Timber Trade Federation (TTF)

http://www.ttf.co.uk/

The TTF provides environmental services to its members including briefings, training, tools, research data, and policy making. Additionally, they promote the positive environmental benefits of using wood products and encourage environmentally responsible trading practices. Furthermore, they offer guidance on all relevant environmental matters and regularly publish material for members and their customers. Finally, the TTF advises the government on timber procurement through the Reference Board for the Central Point of Expertise in Timber (CPET).

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