Craigmore Sustainables and its forestry manager PF Olsen have received Forest Stewardship Council certification for 10 Northland forests.
Further forests are planned for certification in the near future.
FSC certification sets the standard for forest managers on responsible forest management and reporting, managed sustainability in line with environmental, social and economic standards.
“Certification gives confidence to our business and investors that we are living up to our sustainability principles,” Craigmore’s forestry general manager, John Barker, said.
“As a globally recognised mark of trust, it helps to protect and strengthen our reputation and provides us with access to markets where customers are seeking FSC certified timber.”
PF Olsen’s environmental manager, Heather Arnold, said the new FSC standard for New Zealand had raised the bar significantly.
“Compared to typical forestry in NZ, FSC forest management emphasises engagement with neighbours, iwi and local communities, fosters ecological management by maintaining and enhancing ecological values of the forest, and reduces the negative effects of soil erosion and chemical usage.”
FSC certification goes along the supply chain from forests, to Northland wood processing and then to timber customers and end users in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States.
