Forestry in North America

Go inside a sustainably managed forest to see how Sappi is having a positive impact on the health of forests, the animals that live there, and the overall environment. You’ll never look at paper the same way again.

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.

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Sappi foresters explain how sustainable management protects the forest ecosystem and meets landowner needs while providing wood and fiber resources to the market.

Sappi North America's Maine Forestry Program assists woodlot owners in the State of Maine with developing, managing and harvesting their woodlands.

Sappi North America's Lake States Forestry Program assists woodland owners in the Lake States with developing, managing and harvesting their woodlands.

Forest products (wood and paper) can be certified by a number of third party standards.
Taking an active role in forest management can improve the health and well-being of the forest, improving resilience to potential damage from insects, disease and even fire. We work with landowners to help educate them on forestry issues and the benefits of thoughtful harvesting in terms of maintaining and improving wildlife diversity, soil and water quality, aesthetics and recreation.
Jeremy Stultz, Senior Forester
We do not own forest land in North America or Europe. Our plantation forestry holdings in South Africa give us a competitive advantage.

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