Forestry in North America

Responsible manufacturing begins with responsible procure­ment. Healthy and abundant forests are critical to the long-term viability of each of our core businesses because wood supplies the bulk of renewable energy that drives our mills, and cellu­lose fibers comprise the primary ingredient in our paper and pulp products.

In the United States, a strong legal framework has shaped and upheld responsible forestry practices for generations. Federal and state governments have many laws in place that not only cover rightful ownership, but also work to protect threatened and endangered species, regulate chemical use and provide for safe harvesting and fair labor practices. For more details, please refer to Sappi North America’s Sustainable Forestry Policy, Sappi Limited’s Woodfibre Procurement Policy and Sappi’s Why Forests Matter FAQ.

With roughly 10 percent of the world’s forests certified to a credible standard, we support inclusive policy positions based on many standards. We strive to expand certification across the supply chain with an emphasis on growing certified land in the regions that provide fiber to our mills. Sappi North America is committed to sourcing 100 percent of our wood and pulp from well-managed forests. We are members of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C014955) as well as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®)—two of the world’s leading independent non-profit organizations that are responsible for developing sustainable forestry cer­tification programs.

Sappi’s Forestry Program

Sappi North America's Forestry Program is a team of trained forest professionals, including licensed foresters, dedicated to working with woodland owners to manage their woodlands.