Sustainably Managed Forests (CONT’D FROM PAGE 34)
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beans, or other agricultural commodities. Like other crops, seedlings which have a 20-30-year growth span, are planted to harvest. Ninety-one percent of the trees harvested in the US are from privately-owned farms – not National parks or naturally open spaces. On these farms, selective harvesting, thinning, brush removal and pruning
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are some of the sustainable management practices used to help protect the forest from the leading causes of de- forestation which include wildfire, disease, and insects. According to the Washington Forest Protection Asso- ciation, scientific research shows that proactively man- aging forests can restore ecosystem health and improve habitat quality. Harvesting and thinning practices used by foresters to thin out forests crowded with too many trees, branches and undergrowth can help reduce wildfires, continue to be a natural habitat for wildlife and streams, absorb enough CO2 to offset 11.3 percent of the nation’s emissions annually (according to a 2020 report from the Environmental Protection Agency), and provide recre- ation for outdoor enthusiasts. Across the western United States, wildfires have al- ready burned a record nine million acres this year. As our thoughts and prayers go out to communities in California, Oregon, Washington, and other states, we are also again reminded of how important sustainably managed forests are to our industry. Together, we should be proud to be part of an indus- try that values forests and works along with Mother Na- ture to take care of them. We should also be proud of our manufacturing processes that ensure we balance our needs from the forest with recycled fibers and work toward efficiencies that strengthen our already circular approach to sustaining forests. The American Forest & Paper Association recently encouraged members and industry colleagues to donate to wildfire relief efforts to support affected communities. The American Red Cross has organized a wildfire relief fund, which is helping thousands of people find food and a safe place to stay during this time of uncertainty. Rachel Kenyon is Vice President of the Fibre Box As- sociation. Reach her at rkenyon@fibrebox.org.
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