Sappi's eQ Journal 004: "Taking the Guilt Out of Paper"
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Sappi's eQ Journal 004: "Taking the Guilt Out of Paper" Sappi Fine Paper North America (SFPNA), Boston, Mass., USA, this week released its latest edition of eQ Journal, a "myth-busting" look at sustainable forestry. SFPNA notes that, grounded in facts and science, eQ Journal 004 focuses on how sustainable forestry protects air and water quality, supports biodiversity of plants and wildlife, and results in healthier forests.
This edition also challenges the assumption that the best thing for a forest is to leave it in its natural state. It illustrates that, in fact, sustainable forest management creates biodiversity in age classes, which helps support a wide variety of bird and animal species as well as long-term vitality of the forest. To examine the true benefits of a well-managed forest, eQ Journal 004 draws on thought-provoking expertise from Sappi foresters, an academician, a conservatist, and a third-generation logger. This edition also shares insights from Hans Wegner, chief sustainability officer of National Geographic Society, regarding how his organization is supporting sustainable forestry.
"As a global leader in the forest products industry, we want consumers to understand the environmental, social, and economic benefits of working forests," said Dr. Laura Thompson, director of technical marketing and sustainable development, SFPNA. "Sustainable forest management practices are utilized to help deliver on society's demands for wood products while preserving forest health and biodiversity," she added.
eQ Journal 004 also reveals details about Sappi's best practices at its mills in Cloquet, Minn., and Skowhegan, Maine, including routine visits to harvest sites to ensure plans comply with Best Management Practices—criteria essential to securing chain of custody certification for the company's products. To learn more about sustainable forestry initiatives at Sappi's Cloquet Mill, watch the "Taking Guilt out of Paper" video online.
Current and past editions of eQ Journal are available online. A printed copy of eQ Journal 004 can be requested via email.
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