Joint effort aims to engage North and South
Carolina land owners in Responsible Forestry Practices and
Certification
American Forest Foundation (AFF), International Paper, The
Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) and 3M Company announced
today the formation of the Carolinas Working Forest Conservation
Collaborative a joint initiative in the Coastal Carolinas Plain to
educate and engage family woodland owners in sustainable forestry,
forest certification, the enhancement of habitat for at-risk
species, and the conservation of bottomland hardwood forests.
“There is a misconception that you cannot have both paper
products and habitat from the same forest, however we have found
that wood and wildlife can go hand-in-hand when family woodland
owners are sustainably managing, said Paul DeLong, Vice President
of Conservation for AFF. “International Paper, P&G and 3M have
all shown a great commitment to responsible forestry, making them
strong partners in our efforts to increase the number of landowners
actively managing their land for wildlife, while providing
sustainably produced wood supplies.”
Together, International Paper, P&G and 3M are providing a
total of $285,000 over a three-year period to AFF in support of
their work to implement sustained and strategic landowner
engagement efforts in North Carolina, including Columbus, Bladen,
Robeson, Cumberland, Pender, Johnston counties and South Carolina,
including Horry, Florence, and surrounding counties.
“P&G is committed to sourcing 100% of our raw paper
materials from responsibly managed forests,” says Tonia Elrod,
director of sustainability & product stewardship for P&G
Family Care brands. “To help us meet this goal, it is important for
us to invest in partnerships with likeminded companies to increase
responsible forestry practices and landowner certification while
allowing us to still deliver the same superior product experience
our consumers expect.”
The Carolinas Working Forests Conservation Collaborative aims
to:
- Increase awareness and understanding of
the importance of sustainable forestry and active management among
30,000 woodland owners, who collectively own 2.4 million acres of
forestland in the Carolina Coastal Plains region.
- Work with at least 450 landowners
across 36,500 acres in the project counties to connect them with
technical assistance and resources to get them started in forest
management.
- Engage at least 160 woodland owners
within the project area to enhance, restore or expand bottomland
hardwood forests and quality habitat for at-risk species on at
least 13,000 acres.
- Certify at least 120 landowners in a
recognized forest certification standard.
“At 3M, we drive both business growth and positive societal
impact through purposeful partnerships," says Jean Bennington
Sweeney, 3M’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “We depend on
committed landowners to provide sustainable, responsibly harvested
wood fiber to our suppliers for products and packaging used in our
brands like Post-it® Notes, Scotch® Tapes, FiltreteTM Filters,
Scotch-Brite® Scrubbers and others. The sustainable practices this
project enables will provide lasting benefits to landowners,
forests, and our business.”
Families and individuals own more than one-third of the forests
across the U.S., which is more than corporations or the government.
Across the South, 87 percent of family forest owners cite wildlife
as a top reason they own land, yet most lack the technical skills
and resources to manage. But those that do currently harvest or
thin their forests are doing more for wildlife thanks to their
relationships with foresters and other experts. Across the forest
products supply chain, more than 50 percent of the wood supply
comes from family-owned land.
“Our entire business depends on the sustainability of forests,”
said Sophie Beckham, International Paper Natural Capital
Stewardship Manager. “We are thrilled to team up with organizations
that share our goals in responsible forest management. Through this
collaborative we will continue to promote responsible forest
stewardship and ensure healthy and productive forest ecosystems for
future generations.”
About the American Forest Foundation
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), a forest conservation
organization, works on the ground with families, teachers and
elected officials to promote stewardship and protect our nation’s
forest heritage. A commitment to the next generation unites our
nationwide network of forest owners and teachers working to keep
our forests healthy and our children well-prepared for the future
they will inherit.
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives
daily. With $30 billion in sales, our 90,000 employees connect with
customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative
solutions to the world’s problems at www.3m.com or on
Twitter @3M or @3MNewsroom.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global producer
of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper products with
manufacturing operations in North America, Latin
America, Europe, North Africa, Asia and Russia.
We produce packaging products that protect and promote goods, and
enable world-wide commerce; pulp for diapers, tissue and other
personal hygiene products that promote health and wellness; papers
that facilitate education and communication; and paper bags, cups
and food containers that provide convenience and portability. We
are headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., and employ approximately
55,000 colleagues located in more than 24 countries. Net sales for
2016 were $21 billion. For more information
about International Paper, our products and global citizenship
efforts, please visit internationalpaper.com.
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the
strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands,
including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®,
Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head &
Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®,
Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes
operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit
http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G
and its brands.
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