Weyerhaeuser Sustainable Forestry Policy

Weyerhaeuser manages its forests for the sustainable production of wood and wood products that meet our customers’ needs.  We are committed to independent certification of our forest management and to meeting the principles and objectives of applicable forest certification systems.  We also adhere to our own internal policy.  The elements of this policy apply to company-owned and managed lands worldwide.

• We harvest at sustainable rates over the long term.
• We encourage the use of non-timber products and services from the forest.
• We reforest promptly after harvesting by planting within the first available planting season, not to exceed twenty-four months, or by planned natural regeneration methods within five years or as provided in an applicable license.
• We employ reliable processes in using forest chemicals to meet our silvicultural and environmental objectives in compliance with applicable laws, best management practices (BMPs), and label directions, and in conformance with applicable certification policies.
• We protect soil stability and ensure long-term soil productivity by using equipment and practices appropriate to the soil, topography and weather to minimize erosion and harmful soil disturbance.
• We use forestry practices and technology to retain organic matter and soil nutrients.
• We maintain healthy forests and minimize losses caused by fire, insects and disease.
• We meet or exceed applicable water quality laws and best management practices to protect water quality, water bodies and riparian areas.
• We protect water quality by practicing sound road construction and maintenance.
• We provide a diversity of habitats for wildlife and contribute to conservation of biological diversity through practices or programs that address habitat diversity and conservation of plants and animals at multiple scales, in accordance with applicable certification programs or other locally accepted policies.
• We protect threatened and endangered species and cooperate with government agencies to determine how our forestlands can contribute to their conservation.
• We consider aesthetic values by identifying sensitive areas and adapting our practices accordingly and in conformance with applicable certification policies.
• We identify special ecological, geologic, cultural and historical sites and manage them in a manner appropriate for their unique features.
• We minimize waste in our harvesting.