Sustainable Forestry
Resilient Forests
Where West Fraser directly manages forestland, we seek to manage these resources sustainably, with the objective of maintaining their environmental, social, cultural and economic value.
million seedlings planted in Canada
reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
75% energy consumption is biogenic
reduction in Scope 3 emissions
West Fraser directly manages ~8.2 million hectares (20.3 million acres) of public forestland in western Canada. And we know that sustainable and responsible forest stewardship of that land is about much more than trees.
Sustainable ecosystems and communities are the cornerstones of responsible forest management.
Our comprehensive forestry management planning practices are designed to meet and surpass certified sustainable forest management practices as well as rigorous provincial government regulations. Government and independent forest certification auditors review our activities to ensure we achieve the high standards of our planning documents.
Our Sustainable Forest and Wood Procurement Policy is a company-wide, cohesive approach that outlines our principles for the sustainable, responsible management of our most valued resource—our forests.
Across the many jurisdictions in which we operate, West Fraser meets and exceeds the industry-leading certification standards that match the various forest regions. The consumers of our products also recognize these high standards in the markets where our products are sold.
Sustainable Forestry Stories
The LSFMA also provides for West Fraser to work with LBN Forestry in the sustainable long-term management of the new FNWL, consistent with Lake Babine’s traditional values.
By living West Fraser values, our leadership and governance team deliver on our business goals and ensure sustainable, reliable growth for our shareholders.
Discover how West Fraser is taking meaningful actions towards setting and achieving our sustainability targets.