Domtar Commits to FSC Certification

In a landmark agreement, the paper and forest-products company Domtar, Inc. and World Wildlife Fund Canada have committed to ensuring the long-term conservation of Canadian boreal forests. Under the agreement, Domtar has agreed to certify all of its forests and mills to FSC standards, subject to the successful completion of two pilot projects and FSC International’s endorsement of FSC national boreal standards. The agreement has the potential to more than double the FSC-certified forestland in North America, according to Monte Hummel, president of WWF-Canada. The company has also agreed to acquire FSC chain-of-custody certification for all Domtar manufacturing facilities and Domtar-owned merchants. WWF-Canada will offer technical and logistical support throughout the process. For additional details, visit www.wwf.ca.