Certification & Stewardship
TFG was the first TIMO to successfully certify its entire US portfolio of timberlands in accordance with the principles and criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®).
Certifications
We have over 15 years of forest certification experience across millions of acres in four countries.
Third-party forest certification provides independent recognition of our commitment to sustainability. TFG participates in annual, comprehensive third-party audits that examines our forest management practices based on the triple bottom line of social, economic, and environmental criteria.
2005
TFG was the first TIMO to certify its entire portfolio to the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®). TFG earned the designation of ‘Sustainable Standard Setter’ by the Forest Stewardship Council.
2017
TFG certified our Canadian properties to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI).
2018
TFG won the FSC® Leadership Award in recognition of our long-term commitment to sustainable management.
Stewardship
Our practices ensure environmental responsibility through:
Conservation / Land Protection
TFG’s conservation transactions protect diverse landscapes in perpetuity.
Species Protection
TFG’s forests provide critical habitats for rare, threatened, endangered species.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality
TFG keeps forested watersheds clean. Our Natural Forest Management Principles prevent watershed degradation, mitigate flooding effects, and reduce erosion.