A dense forest of green trees extends across rolling hills under a cloudy sky, with varying shades of green indicating different tree types and elevations.

Sustainable Forestry

Resilient Forests

West Fraser believes in healthy forests for the future.

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.
Quick Facts
Sustainable Forest Management in Action
72.4

million seedlings planted in Canada

22%

reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions

75%

75% energy consumption is biogenic

13%

reduction in Scope 3 emissions

A worker in a red hard hat and safety vest stands in a dense forest, looking upward.
Managing on the Land

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.

A path winds through a dense forest of tall pine trees under a clear blue sky, with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
An Important Resource for All

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.

Tall pine trees in a dense forest with a grassy undergrowth and a cloudy sky overhead.
A Cohesive Approach

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.

Close-up of pine tree branches with fresh green needles and young reddish pine cones, with dewdrops on the needles.
High Standards

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