TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - GreenFirst Forest
Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) ("GreenFirst") is pleased to
announce it is the recipient of a 2021 FSC® (Forest
Stewardship Council®) Leadership Award, an award recognizing
uncommon excellence that advances responsible forest management and
forest conservation.
GreenFirst was awarded a 2021 FSC Leadership
Award for maintaining FSC (FSC®
- C167905) certification on over 9 million
acres (3.8 million hectares) of complex boreal landscapes
in Ontario and Quebec for more than 15 years. The award
is specific to two forests areas
managed by GreenFirst; the Gordon Cosens Forest
in Ontario and those managed by
the Abitibi-Ouest team in Quebec
(management units 082-51, 085-51 and 085-62).
GreenFirst was nominated for this
award for rigorously tackling the requirements
of the new FSC National standard and playing a key role
in establishing unique partnerships, which
has engaged Federal and Provincials government
representatives, local stakeholders, ENGOs and Indigenous Peoples
together with a vested interest in protecting woodland caribou
habitat.
"Sustainability is a core value of GreenFirst and we are
committed to focus on being positive stewards
of the forests we manage. We believe in the added
value FSC certification brings to our products for our
customers. It is a great honour to receive this award from the
FSC – a Global leader in forest certification. I would like to
acknowledge the exceptional work and
efforts by our forest management team
at GreenFirst as they have strong dedication to
sustainable forest management," said Rick Doman, Chief
Executive Officer.
GreenFirst is proud to source from forests
certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC),
which is amongst the most stringent in the
industry.
About GreenFirst
GreenFirst is a forest-first
business, focused on sustainable forest management and lumber
production. We believe that responsible forest practices,
coupled with the long-term green advantage of lumber, provide
GreenFirst with significant cyclical and secular advantages in
building products. GreenFirst's long-term vision is to be an
environmental leader in the global forestry industry.
For more information, please visit: www.greenfirst.ca.
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time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results
may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking
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date hereof, and thus are subject to change thereafter. GreenFirst
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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SOURCE GreenFirst Forest Products Inc.
