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Supporting Forest Ecosystems Through Partner Collaboration
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 1, 2023 / International Paper Company: Originally publis...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Supporting Forest Ecosystems Through Partner CollaborationNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 1, 2023 / International Paper Company:Originally published in International Paper's 2022 Sustainability ReportCentral to our commitment to support forest ecosystems globally is collaboration with our longstanding partners. We meet this commitment by:Working directly with wood suppliers and forest landowners to promote sustainable management practicesEngaging stakeholders in the communities where we operateCollaborating with conservation organizations to enhance ecologically important areas and restore forests worldwideTo help us achieve our goals of conserving and restoring 1 million acres of ecologically significant forestland by 2030, we've engaged in long-standing strategic partnerships - not only with local forest landowners, but also with numerous local and global organizations.We are one of the first five U.S. companies to join Forests Forward, World Wildlife Fund's signature program for corporate action in support of nature, climate and people. IP and WWF are collaborating to drive continued improvements in our responsible fiber sourcing and to develop robust science-based targets applicable to forests.Roughly one-third of the world's population has a close dependence on forests and forest products.Through our membership in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's Forest Solutions Group, we've joined global efforts to support the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Our support champions the critical role of healthy forest ecosystems in water quality, clean air, biodiversity and mitigating climate change.Our Strategic Partnerships in Forest SustainabilityForestland Stewards Partnership with National Fish and Wildlife FoundationAmerican Bird ConservancyAmerican Forest FoundationArbor Day FoundationCelebrate Planet EarthWBCSD Forest Solutions GroupThe Nature ConservancyWWF's Forests Forward Program90% of IP's U.S. fiber supply comes from the nearly 60% of forestland that is privately owned, most by small businesses and families.About International PaperInternational Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of planet-friendly packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of North America's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 coll...